title: Computer-drafted pressure support gloves.
abstract: Using computer-drafted pressure support gloves during a six-month period, we greatly increased our accuracy of fit. Only eight alterations were required out of 214 gloves manufactured, and none of the alterations was due to computer error. Our time to calculate and lay out patterns decreased by a 4:1 ratio, thus reducing a two-hour time period to one-half hour per glove. The cost of hardware and software was offset by reduced labor costs over a period of approximately eight months. Use of the computer was cost effective, produced error-free patterns, and allowed better control of pattern consistency.
mesh_terms: D002056:Burns / Q000628:therapy*; D003020:Clothing / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004867:Equipment Design; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D012984:Software / Q000191:economics