title: Improving Assistive Technology Service by Using 3D Printing: Three Case Studies.
abstract: Assistive technology services are essential for adapting assistive devices to the individual needs of users with disabilities. In this study, we attempted to apply three-dimensional (3D) printing technology to three actual cases, and to study its use, effectiveness, and future applications. We assessed the usefulness of 3D printing technology by categorizing its utilization after reviewing the outcomes of these case studies. In future work, we aim to gather additional case studies and derive information on using 3D printing technology that will enable its effective application in the process of assistive technology services.
authors: Faculty of Health Science, Nihon Fukushi University, Japan.
authors: Takashi
authors: T
authors: Watanabe
authors: Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Japan.
authors: Takuro
authors: T
authors: Hatakeyama
authors: Foundation for Nagoya Rehabilitation Services, Japan.
authors: Mitsuru
authors: M
authors: Tomiita
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D066330:Printing, Three-Dimensional; D000075082:Proof of Concept Study; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D012946:Social Welfare; D018581:Technology Transfer; D014910:Wheelchairs