The Mistu Shower Infuser has been designed to transform this everyday experience, bringing safety, independence, and dignity back into the shower routine for individuals, while also reducing strain for caregivers and healthcare staff.

Understanding the Challenge

Research shows that 83% of surveyed individuals with mobility issues find showering to be one of the most difficult daily tasks. Key challenges include:

• Fear of falling – heightened by slippery environments and reduced balance.
   
• Excessive effort – due to limited strength, joint restrictions, or fatigue.
   
• Embarrassment and loss of dignity – particularly when help is required for intimate care.
   
• Carer strain – family members and professionals often report showering assistance as one of the most physically and emotionally demanding aspects of daily care.
   

For OTs, this creates a clinical challenge: how to enable safe, dignified showering while balancing functional independence, patient wellbeing, and carer sustainability.

 

How the Mistu Shower Infuser Works:

Mistu integrates infused water flow technology into a standard shower system. With a simple, low-profile design, it requires minimal installation and works seamlessly with existing bathroom setups. The infuser enables:

• Gentle, even coverage – reducing the need for vigorous scrubbing.
   
• Controlled mix ratios – allowing soap and water to be delivered together, decreasing arm strain and reducing slips caused by spilled product.
   
• Easy one-touch controls – suited to users with reduced grip strength or limited dexterity.
   
• Carer-friendly operation – allowing for more efficient, less physically demanding assisted showering.
   

This means end-users experience greater autonomy, while caregivers—professional or family—benefit from reduced manual handling and improved efficiency of care.

 

Who Benefits?

Mistu has been trialled with a wide spectrum of individuals, including:

• Stroke survivors experiencing hemiparesis or reduced coordination.
   
• Amputees who require simplified routines to maintain independence.
   
• Older adults with reduced balance, strength, or endurance.
   
• People with progressive neurological conditions (e.g., MS, Parkinson’s) who benefit from energy conservation.
   

In each case, the Mistu unit helps to reduce barriers to safe self-care, while ensuring dignity is prioritised.

 

Clinical and Carer Outcomes

Survey data highlights the dual benefit to both users and caregivers:

• 76% of carers said assisted showering is one of the most stressful aspects of their role.
   
• 68% reported reduced strain when trialling Mistu compared to traditional assisted showering.
   
• 72% of end-users said Mistu helped them feel “more independent” and “less embarrassed.”
   

For residential and community care settings, this translates into tangible outcomes: reduced care time per shower, lower physical risk for staff, and improved user satisfaction.

 

Ease of Adoption

From an OT perspective, the Mistu Shower Infuser offers a low-barrier intervention:

• Installs quickly on existing shower fittings.
   
• Requires no major bathroom adaptations.
   
• Compatible with a wide range of users.
   
• Can be integrated into care plans as part of independence-focused rehabilitation.

Because installation is simple and cost-effective, Mistu can be recommended as a practical solution across both private homes and residential care environments.

 

A Step Towards Dignity-Centred Care

For OTs, supporting independence in personal care is central to practice. Mistu offers a tool that empowers individuals, reduces carer strain, and ultimately improves quality of life.

As one carer commented during early trials: “This is the first time in years I’ve seen my mum smile after a shower. She felt like it was hers again—not something being done to her.”

By bridging clinical needs with real-world usability, Mistu represents a meaningful innovation in assisted showering—helping therapists achieve what matters most: safe, dignified, and independent living.

Mistu will be showcased at The OT Show this year, giving professionals the opportunity to experience its impact first-hand.

Visit our website at mistushower.com