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Satisfaction with Customizable 3D-Printed Finger Orthoses Compared to Commercial SilverRing™ Splints.
- Source :
- Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT); Spring2023, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p1-9, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Emerging research primarily supports 3D-printing as a customizable, replicable orthosis option. However, more research emphasizing orthotic users' viewpoints is necessary to address challenges with orthotic wear adherence and satisfaction. Method: Forty persons were recruited at an academic medical center. After wearing each orthosis for 8 hr (or as long as tolerated), the participants completed post-satisfaction surveys to measure satisfaction with different aspects of both orthoses worn. Results: Forty participants (21 females, 19 males, mean age = 24.98 years) were enrolled in the study. Satisfaction scores (N = 40) were not statistically significant for 3D-printed orthoses compared to SilverRing™ Splints across all domains except for Affordability, which was rated significantly higher for 3Dprinted orthoses (M = 10.00, SD = 0.000) compared to SilverRing™ Splints (M = 5.28, SD = 2.35), t(39) = 12.70, p < .001. The mean difference in satisfaction scores was 4.72, with a 95% confidence interval ranging from 3.97 to 5.48. Conclusion: Findings provide novel evidence supporting the use of this customizable 3D-printed prototype as a cost-effective, alternative option to established commercial finger orthoses. This study has potential to assist clinicians' decision-making as they navigate best orthoses options for individuals with swanneck deformities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MEDICAL equipment reliability
FINGERS
ACADEMIC medical centers
CONFIDENCE intervals
RESEARCH evaluation
CROSS-sectional method
PATIENT satisfaction
SPLINTS (Surgery)
SURVEYS
PRODUCT design
RHEUMATOID arthritis
COST effectiveness
QUESTIONNAIRES
THREE-dimensional printing
PATIENT compliance
DECISION making in clinical medicine
DATA analysis software
ORTHOPEDIC apparatus
HAND abnormalities
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21686408
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163133858
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2016