After neurological injuries, such as stroke, the individual's primary goal is to restore limb function. To accelerate the rehabilitation process, assistive devices (AD) are crucial. However, ADs are typically mass-produced, compromising the users’ acceptance and satisfaction. For this reason, throughout the design and production process, users’ requirements should be considered. The present literature aims to identify the current scenario regarding the production of 3D-printed ADs, for this research questions were proposed. This study was done according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) review protocol. After analyzing the titles and abstracts of the 31 articles resulting from the literature search and fully reading them if needed, 10 were selected based on the eligibility criteria: written in English and present relevant information regarding the topic. Following the analysis of the selected articles acquired through Scopus and Web of Science, it was verified that most of the studies only considered usability requirements following the development of the AD. Nonetheless, positive outcomes were still provided by considering users’ needs and characteristics after the production process.

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User-Centred Development of 3D Printed Assistive Devices: A Literature Review

  • Vanessa Coelho,
  • Bruno Soares,
  • Cláudia Quaresma,
  • Ana Teresa Gabriel

摘要

After neurological injuries, such as stroke, the individual's primary goal is to restore limb function. To accelerate the rehabilitation process, assistive devices (AD) are crucial. However, ADs are typically mass-produced, compromising the users’ acceptance and satisfaction. For this reason, throughout the design and production process, users’ requirements should be considered. The present literature aims to identify the current scenario regarding the production of 3D-printed ADs, for this research questions were proposed. This study was done according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) review protocol. After analyzing the titles and abstracts of the 31 articles resulting from the literature search and fully reading them if needed, 10 were selected based on the eligibility criteria: written in English and present relevant information regarding the topic. Following the analysis of the selected articles acquired through Scopus and Web of Science, it was verified that most of the studies only considered usability requirements following the development of the AD. Nonetheless, positive outcomes were still provided by considering users’ needs and characteristics after the production process.