Bed Element	Desires	Description	N°of Occurrences during Interviews
Side Rails
	Split into two sections	Pro: Easy to clean, escape routes for tubes and drains, less evident restraint, follow backrest movement. Cons: The patient can get stuck in empty spaces.	10
	Unique	Pro: Quickly lowered with a single gesture, avoid that cables and patient stuck between the said rails Cons: Possible patient joint between the side rails boards	6
	Low	Less dangerous falls	5
	Adjustable	Both electrically and manually	4
	Support points	To permit lean of the patient	3
	Curved, rounded	Less sense of restraint and suffocation	6
	Release mechanism that slides under the bed net	Avoid accidents, avoid creating gaps between the bed and other supports	8
	Easy to use and handy	They help in making the bed	3
	Single action to unlock		4
	One-hand release		3
	Quickly closable		1
	Sides lowered alarm		1
	Braked	Avoid pinching	1
	Light		2
	Resistant		5
	Soft inside / padded	Safe and comfortable	7
	Made of plastic		1
	Fireproof		1
	Smooth		2
	Solid/Transparent sides and non-straight bars	They prevent patients’ feeling of imprisonment	7
Headboard/Footboard
	Not bulky		2
	Flexible for accessories		2
	Removable	Facilitate the positioning of bulky equipment, feature that gives comfort and safety	4
	Light		3
	Soft	Avoid injury to the patient	2
	Quick to release	Comfortable for hygiene and therapies	3
Bed Surface
	Solid surface	Facilitating cleaning as it is a surface that tends to get dirty	2
	Waterproof		1
	Smooth		1
	Resistant		1
	Solid		1
Electrical System	Multi-socket for instrumentation	Solve the cable jam problem	5
	Internal multi-socket bed for the patient		1
	Head side socket		2
	Magnetic socket		1
	Integrated anti-decubitus mattress plugs		1
	Integrated electrical socket		3
	Integrated USB port		2
	Hidden electrical cables	They wear less and improve the aesthetics of the bed	2
	Socket bed disconnection alarm		1
	Battery autonomy	It allows to use the functions of the bed even when you are disconnected from the socket	1
	Auxiliary Battery	Useful in case the bed runs out of current	1
Accessories
	Bed flexibility to accommodate different types of accessories	IV pole integrated into the bed and adaptable	4
IV pole
	IV pole	Comfortable and useful	4
	Integrated into the bed and adaptable	It can be used while on the move	5
	Robust	It would solve the problem of poles breaking too easily	2
Attack for diuresis
	Raised or adjustable connection	It would solve the problem of the pockets that touch the ground	6
Support surfaces
	Integrated support surface to support the instrumentation		4
storage compartment
	Integrated		4
Restraint anchors
	Integrated	Comfortable and remove the risk of harm to the patient	4
Mattress
	Adequate size to the bed	To cover empty spaces and prevent them from slipping	4
Triangle pole
	Removable	It would reduce the danger to the patient when this tool is not needed	3
Headrest
	Integrated	Help for patient hygiene but also an element of comfort	2
Bed-wall spacer
	Integrated	It would avoid bumps	2
Blankets Lifter
	Integrated		3
	Electrically adjustable		2
Bumper wheels
	Space-saving		1
Armrest
	Integrated		1
Connection for the Anti-decubitus mattress
	Integrated		1
Bed-stretcher transfer system
	Systems to facilitate the movement of the patient from the bed and stretcher	They should avoid the empty space between the two	5
Bed Base
	Flexible	It would help with regards to the use of the patient lift trolley	1
Bed Height
	Ability to adjust the height	Indispensable for comfort and operator facilitation	9
	Minimum height	Important for patient safety	2
	Quite wide height adjustment range		4
	Increased height adjustment speed	Pro: it helps the staff work Cons: may confuse the patient	2
	Automatic height adjustment		1
	Autonomous height adjustment by the patient	Psychologically it makes the patient feel more involved	1
Patient Postural Management
	Handling support	Reduce patient discomfort	1
	An element of peace of mind for the operators	Adapt the tool to your needs	1
Inclinometer
	Useful	0 ° indication	1
	Position	At the foot part of the bed	1
	Inclination of the entire bed	Avoid slipping (Trendelenburg)	1
	Degrees of inclination	Ability to accurately set the inclination, visible degrees (not just 30 °)	1
	Reliability	No ball, light by degrees of inclination	1
Sections
	Increase number	Adaptable to different stature, multiple postures, patient comfort	3
	Handling	Reduces fatigue, promotes patient independence	3
	Increase movement speed	Usage time reduction	6
	Accompanied movements	Avoid patient disorientation	2
Trendelenburg
	Useful		4
	Patient movement	Towards the headboard or footboard, solve the sliding problem, reduction of staff fatigue	4
	Automatic	Automatic patient repositioning	1
	Minimum height		1
Side tilt
	Lateral patient repositioning	Prevent pressure sores, facilitate the insertion of aids	5
Fohler
	Patient feeding	It favors autonomy and comfort	5
Bed exit support
	Method for straightening patient		2
	Allow sitting position	Therapy, patient comfort, operator convenience	3
Posture Alarm
	Posture alarm	Report the need for posturing to staff	1
Proposals for new functions
	Standard	Preset position reset, via a button	1
	Electric leg movement		1
	Wave movement of the sections	Patient re-positioning	1
Bed Commands
	Push-button panel integrated into the sides	Avoid wire stuck in the sides, avoid frequent falls (breakage of hooks)	3
	Patient control lock	Maintain posture for therapy	4
	Magnetic coupling		1
	Unified tool	Same remote control for operator and patient, same remote control for all beds	1
	Wireless		2
	Usable with feet	Avoid problem of busy hands	1
	Vocal commands	Hygiene	1
	Touch control panel	Avoid fret wear	1
	Controls on mobile app		1
Buttons
	Easy to use		5
	Intuitive	Lighter icons, help	5
	Familiars	Referable to a domestic context, highlighting potential bed	1
	Reliable		2
	Readable		1
	Big		1
	Soft		1
	Not too flat		2
	Wear resistant		3
	Command speed	Too slow	2
	Reduce number of keys per patient		3
	Keyboard backlight	It does not have to bother	2
	Improve remote control grip		3
	Sound feedback on pressure		3
Button panel materials
	Wear resistant	Icon color, shock resistant	3
	Resistant to disinfectants		1
	Rubber cover		2
	Cleanable		1
Button panel functions
	Distinction between operator and patient commands		2
	Reduced number of commands per patient		2
	Possibility of customization		1
	Ability to use multiple functions at the same time		3
	Replaceable	In case of maintenance	1
Nurse Call
	Microphone to speak to the guardhouse	Understanding call priorities, avoiding unnecessary interventions	2
	Video/monitor		1
	Vocal command		1
	Integrated		1
	Urgency alarm for operators		1
Patient Parameters
	Parameter monitoring through integrated tools		5
	Integrated monitor	View vital signs	4
	Integrated scale (weighing)		2
	Catheter bag weight sensor		3
Patient parameter alarms
	Bed exit		4
	Agitated patient		1
Bed Size
	Extendable bed (or bed extension)	Adapt to the patient’s height	8
	Larger beds	Increase patient comfort, especially for obese patients	4
	Adaptable width (or bed spreader)		1
	Narrower bed	To facilitate movement	2
	Avoid incompatibility between bed and mattress	Avoid gaps and reduce mattress wear	4
Bed Weight
	Minimized	Encourage travel	8
	Lightweight removable components		1
	Importance of the weight lifted by the bed	Easier to lift heavy patients	4
Maneuverability
	Bed size proportionate to the environment (doors)		1
	Lighter bed promotes maneuverability		5
	Weight helps for displacements		1
Wheels
	Improve maneuverability		6
	Improve wear resistance		1
	Double driving mode	Lock front wheel rotation	1
	Retractable wheels	Lower height, less hospital look	2
	Addition of a motorized wheel	Travel support	2
	Shockproof material	Comfort	1
Brakes
	Possibility of locking all the wheels with a single brake		2
	Brake accessible for operator		1
Materials
	Smooth		2
	Robust		7
	Easy to clean		10
	Plastics		4
	Light	For removable components	1
	Wear-resistant paints	For patient safety and aesthetic factor	5
	Reduce edges and cracks for hygiene		4
Maintenance
	Manual controls in case of failure	To be able to use the bed in an emergency	9
	Ability to remove individual components for maintenance	Avoid replacing the entire bed in case of maintenance	3
Maintenance alarms
	Malfunctioning sensor	Failure reporting	1
	Automatic alarm in case of failure	Automatic call for assistance	1
Aesthetics
	Domestic look, less hospital	Patient comfort, familiar look	4
	Modern look		1
	Roundish		1
	Hidden mechanical parts		1
	Retractable wheels		1
	Colorful or oddly shaped beds for children		4
Colors
	Warm and relaxing	Avoid strong colors	8
	Shades of color		1
	Color that integrates with the room		2
	Faux wood		6
	White color (avoid)	Cons: More prone to getting dirty	2
Lights
	Night light	Patient wellbeing, support for operators	5
	Courtesy light		2
	Catheter bag illumination		2
	Bed exit light		3
	Interior lights	More domestic and welcoming environment	2
	Low intensity lights	Avoid disturbing patients	4
Patient Relaxation
	Screen for video calls		1
	Integrated TV stand		1
	Integrated audio system		4
	Intercom for children		1