3D Printed Assistive Devices for Individuals With Physical Disabilities

January 13, 2023 updated by: Moravian University

Satisfaction of 3D Printed Assistive Devices for Individuals With Physical Disabilities Living in a Long-Term Care Setting

Our research aims to examine 3D printed device satisfaction when using mobile devices for individuals with physical disabilities in long-term care facilities, and the impact of the 3D printed device integration on overall occupational performance and satisfaction.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This feasibility study will be conducted at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network (GSRN) in the collection of data examining 3D printing outcomes. The 3D printed devices are within the current normal and customary care of GSRN services, with the focus on the created 3D printed adaptations for mobile device usage (i.e. smartphone adaptations). The feasibility data will assist in understanding the satisfaction and performance of 3D printed devices for persons with a physical disability.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

10

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

    • Pennsylvania
      • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States, 18018
        • Moravian University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals who are long-term residents of a Good Shepherd residential home, which provides 24 hour services for individuals with life-long physical disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Being over the age of 18
  2. Self-identified accessibility needs of the mobile device to address secondary to a physical accessibility limitation(s)
  3. Accessibility requests of a device that has not already been addressed by 3D printing
  4. Ownership or borrowing of a mobile device for personal use Operational definition of mobile devices: Mobile devices are a maximum length and width of 9.4" by 6.8" and must weigh less than 1.03 lb (e.g. dimensions of a standard iPad mini) and should be a one-handed use device with touch-screen capabilities

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Individuals with severe cognitive impairment (BIMS score of 7 or less)
  2. Individuals who were unwilling to use a 3D printed device

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
Time Frame: 3-4 weeks
As a self-reported measure of occupational performance and occupational satisfaction, the scale ranges from 1-10, with 10 indicating a more favorable outcome in self-rated occupational performance and satisfaction.
3-4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0)
Time Frame: 3-4 weeks
Participants will self-report satisfaction with the created and printed device and service on a Likert scale from 1-5, with 5 indicating maximum satisfaction.
3-4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sara Benham, OTD, Moravian University

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 31, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 26, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 26, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

August 29, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 16, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 13, 2023

Last Verified

January 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MoravianU: 22-0028

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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