| Construction
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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Improvements / variations
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Cost / labour
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| Painted wooden chair with ‘potty’ inserted in hole in seat. Potty is removed for emptying.
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- Can be placed in the most convenient place for the user or caretaker, either inside or outside the house
- Fabric straps support a user with poor balance
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- Container must be emptied and cleaned after every use
- A separate private toilet area might need to be created
- Wood needs regular painting/varnishing
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- Padding can be added to back and sides for extra comfort
- Seat could be used without the potty, placed over the toilet hole
- A bucket could be used under the seat instead of a potty
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Low to medium
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| Metal commode chair with plastic inset toilet pan (bought in local market). Container is placed beneath the seat and emptied into the latrine.
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- Painted metal and plastic are strong, durable and easy to clean
- Can be placed in the most convenient place for the user or carer, either inside or outside the house
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- Container must be emptied and cleaned after every use
- A separate private toilet area might need to be created
- Metal is uncomfortable for some users – a home-made padded ring could be added for comfort
- Plank and waist belt added to provide extra support
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Car tire inner tube could also be used as a cushion
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Medium to high
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