3D Printed Assistive Devices for Individuals With Physical Disabilities

Completed

• Conditions: Disability Physical

• Registration Number: NCT05519891
• Lead Sponsor: Moravian University

Brief Summary

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.

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 Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-08-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-08-26
• Study First Posted: 2022-08-29
• Study Start: 2022-08-31
• Primary Completion: 2022-12-31
• Study Completion: 2022-12-31
• Status Verified: 2023-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-01-13
• Last Update Posted: 2023-01-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

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 & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)	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.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0)	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Moravian University; 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States