Uncovering Challenges and Opportunities for 3D Printing Assistive Technology with Physical Therapists

McDonald, Samantha; Comrie, Niara; Buehler, Erin; Carter, Nicholas; Dubin, Braxton; Gordes, Karen L.; McCombe-Waller, Sandy; Hurst, Amy

doi:10.1145/2982142.2982162

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“…Similar to the difficulties faced at our institution, faculty at the University of Maryland reported barriers in printing certain types of PT devices due to fidelity and material that was available with standard 3D printers [13]. Touro librarians continue to search for alternative ways to create 3D printing files, with a specific focus on improving our scanning techniques in hopes of again working with the PT department for better results.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Three professions come together for an interdisciplinary approach to 3D printing: occupational therapy, biomedical engineering, and medical librarianship

Wagner

Scheinfeld

Leeman

et al. 2018

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BackgroundAlthough many libraries have offered 3D printing as a service or available technology, there is a lack of information on course-integrated programs for 3D printing in which the library played a primary role. Therefore, librarians at the Touro College School of Health Sciences began exploring 3D printing for inclusion in the occupational and physical therapy curriculum.Case PresentationThe goal of this project was to educate occupational and physical therapy students and faculty about the potential applications of 3D printing in health care and provide hands-on experience, while increasing collaboration between librarians and faculty. Students’ tasks included designing and creating a 3D-printed assistive device as part of their course.ConclusionStudents were able to successfully print assistive devices, demonstrating the feasibility of 3D printing in a health sciences curriculum. Librarians involved with this project reached approximately 78 students and 200 other librarians and faculty members. 3D printing at Touro College continues to evolve and expand; the trial 3D printing course is being reviewed for formal adoption into the occupational therapy curriculum, and additional funding for 3D printing technologies is currently being allocated by Touro administration.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Three professions come together for an interdisciplinary approach to 3D printing: occupational therapy, biomedical engineering, and medical librarianship

Wagner

Scheinfeld

Leeman

et al. 2018

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“…The feld of digital manufacturing and 3D printing have grown exponentially in the last decade [12]. The possibility of generating, modifying and manufacturing bespoke design in a relatively short time frame is particularly attractive for the production of assistive devices as many people have unique needs that might not be fulflled by conventional mainstream devices [44,45,67]. Although 3D printing is more commonly accessible in high-resource settings, the technology is spreading to LMICs.…”

Section: D Printing Of Assistive Devices In Lmicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Finally, deploying service delivery models for assistive products in LMICs based on 3D printing technology requires commitment and efort from the local healthcare workforce. Previous studies by Meissner et al [45] and McDonald et al [44] show that signifcant effort is needed from novices to be able to use 3D printing technology for the fabrication of assistive devices. This could act as a deterrent for many clinicians in LMICs who are often already dealing with high patient loads and staf shortages [1,34].…”

Section: D Printing Of Assistive Devices In Lmicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Value beyond function: analyzing the perception of wheelchair innovations in Kenya

Barbareschi

Daymond²,

Honeywill³

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 22nd International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility

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Innovations in the feld of assistive technology are usually evaluated based on practical considerations related to their ability to perform certain functions. However, social and emotional aspects play a huge role in how people with disabilities interact with assistive products and services. Over a fve months period, we tested an innovative wheelchair service provision model that leverages 3D printing and Computer Aided Design to provide bespoke wheelchairs in Kenya. The study involved eight expert wheelchair users and fve healthcare professionals who routinely provide wheelchair services in their community. Results from the study show that both users and providers attributed great value to both the novel service delivery model and the wheelchairs produced as part of the study. The reasons for their appreciation went far beyond the practical considerations and were rooted in the fact that the service delivery model and the wheelchairs promoted core values of agency, empowerment and self-expression.

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“…The use of 3D printing and DIY technologies is gaining popularity in many fields, particularly because it facilitates the design and production of inexpensive, easily modifiable prototypes. The fields of physical and occupational therapy as well as AT are also beginning to realize the potential of using 3D printing to create personalized AT devices or making existing devices accessible [3,7,8,10,11].…”

Section: Selected At Devicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Improving the Academic Inclusion of a Student with Special Needs at University Bordeaux

Kelway

Brock

Guitton

et al. 2018

Proceedings of the 20th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility

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Recently, there has been a sharp increase in the number of students with disabilities (SWDs) enrolled in universities. Unfortunately SWDs still struggle to attain the same level of education as non-disabled students. This paper presents a collaborative approach between members of the student support service, researchers and a special needs student in order to improve his access to and participation in university education. We performed a person-technology match and analyzed different existing technologies. Then, we designed and printed a keyguard, keyboard stand and mobile armrest which allowed him to almost double his text entry speed on a computer. We hope that our experience will inspire other universities to better address the needs of students with disabilities.

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Uncovering Challenges and Opportunities for 3D Printing Assistive Technology with Physical Therapists

Cited by 44 publications

References 18 publications

Three professions come together for an interdisciplinary approach to 3D printing: occupational therapy, biomedical engineering, and medical librarianship

Three professions come together for an interdisciplinary approach to 3D printing: occupational therapy, biomedical engineering, and medical librarianship

Value beyond function: analyzing the perception of wheelchair innovations in Kenya

Improving the Academic Inclusion of a Student with Special Needs at University Bordeaux

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