Medical device development for children and young people—reviewing the challenges and opportunities

P Dimitri, V Pignataro, M Lupo, D Bonifazi, M Henke… - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Development of specific medical devices (MDs) is required to meet the healthcare needs of
children and young people (CYP). In this context, MD development should address changes …

Design for assistive technology oriented to design methodology: a systematic review on user-centered design and 3D printing approaches

AVF Santos, ZC Silveira - Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical …, 2021 - Springer
This paper presents a systematic review whose objective is to map the design development
of assistive devices through user's participation, use of design methodology and also 3D …

Collective making: Co-designing 3D printed assistive technologies with occupational therapists, designers, and end-users

L Aflatoony, SJ Lee, J Sanford - Assistive Technology, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In this study, we conducted four participatory workshops to facilitate co-designing 12 writing
assistive technology (AT) interventions with occupational therapists, industrial designers …

Unpacking the challenges and future of assistive technology adaptation by occupational therapists

L Aflatoony, S Shenai - Proceedings of the 14th Biannual Conference of …, 2021 - dl.acm.org
Occupational therapists (OTs) suggest or prescribe assistive technologies (AT) for use by a
particular patient. OTs often need to modify, refine, or repurpose existing, off-the-shelf ATs in …

Predicting adoption of the assistive technology open platform: extended unified theory of acceptance and use of technology

AJ Kim, KO An, J Yang, ER Rho, J Shim… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Purpose The Assistive Technology (AT) Open Platform supports people with
disabilities, older people, and developers in co-creating new assistive products outside the …

The effectiveness of 3d printing technology course on attitudes of occupational therapy students-a controlled study

Yİ Değerli, B Torpil, E Pekçetin… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
There is interest in three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, but views on the integration
of these technologies into business and education vary. It is crucial to determine how the …

3D-printed orthoses and prostheses for people with physical disability in rehabilitation centers: a scoping review

JS Pereira, ASMS Xavier, RS Monteiro, VV Cruz… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Aims The World Health Organization points out that, by 2030, two billion people will
need at least one assistive product. 3D printing can be used to meet the demands when …

[HTML][HTML] A Comprehensive Objective Evaluation Method for Handwriting Assistive Devices Using a Tablet and Digital Pen for Individuals with Upper Limb Dysfunction

Q Li, R Gong, K Hase - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Traditional evaluations of handwriting assistive devices have primarily relied on user
satisfaction surveys. While recent advancements in computer technologies and digital …

Using ChatGPT as a tool during occupational therapy intervention: A case report in mild cognitive impairment

Yİ Değerli, MN Özata Değerli - Assistive Technology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This case report examined the impact of computer programmed assistive technology
developed, using ChatGPT as a tool when designing an occupational therapy intervention …

Effects of 3D-printed assistive device on daily life function in patients with neurological impairment: a pilot study

FL Kuo, YS Wu, TY Kuo, YS Lee… - Disability and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To explore the effects of customized 3D-printed assistive technology (AT) on
functional performance and feasibility in patients with neurological impairment. Methods …