What Are Chair Scales?

Health scales with chairs, also known as chair scales, weigh patients with difficulty walking or standing. Chair scales reduce the likelihood of injuries for patients with mobility issues, making the weighing experience safer. Weighing patients while seated can be a safe and accurate alternative to traditional physician scales, providing more comfort to patients.

Many chair scales offer modifications to suit patient needs, such as armrests. Designs may also come with wheels so scales can be easily moved around a facility and brake locks to hold the scale in place while weighing. However, chair scales may not be the ideal solution for every patient.

Alternatives to Chair Scales

While chair scales are a great option for weighing seated patients, they can’t move patients around a facility. It may not be the safest option if a patient can’t safely move on and off the chair.

Facilities may find that alternatives, such as wheelchair scales, better suit certain patients. Wheelchair scales allow healthcare professionals to easily roll patients in wheelchairs on and off the scale without standing. For patients with higher levels of mobility, handrail scales can be a simple option that provides some added support. Consider the unique needs of patients at a facility to determine what scale is the best fit.