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- Title
Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology: Experience in Using 3D Printing and Open Source Platforms.
- Authors
Baleotti, Luciana Ramos; da Silva, Amanda Letícia Santos; Palacio, Roberta Martinelli
- Abstract
Three-dimensional printing technology has evolved rapidly, being widely spread throughout the world and used in various fields such as design, engineering, medicine, and dentistry, among others. However, it is still little used in research and clinical practice in occupational therapy. A report is presented on the use of three-dimensional printing and open source platforms in clinical practice, based on experience in research and extension activity developed by the Laboratory for Research in Neuropediatrics, Technology and Inclusion (LINTI), which aims to provide an assistive product made in 3D printing to patients treated in the Supervised Internship in Occupational Therapy services that take place at the Specialized Rehabilitation Center (CER II). The actions are developed in four stages: 1 - identification of the need; 2 - problem analysis and specification of the open source product; 3 - 3D printing production; 4 - user assistive product validation tests. This project has highlighted the possibility of creating functional, accessible assistive products, with desired aesthetics, and above all, with modification alternatives and adjustments for the user. 3D printing technology and open source platforms can be applicable and innovative tools in the practice of occupational therapists working in assistive technology.
- Subjects
COMPUTER software; AESTHETICS; REHABILITATION centers; MEDICAL care costs; OCCUPATIONAL therapy services; ASSISTIVE technology; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; THREE-dimensional printing; NEEDS assessment; DIFFUSION of innovations; CUSTOMER satisfaction
- Publication
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, 2024, Vol 18, Issue 1, p57
- ISSN
0973-5674
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.37506/qb3e0551