Creating 3D Printed Assistive Technology Through Design Shortcuts: Leveraging Digital Fabrication Services to Incorporate 3D Printing into the Physical Therapy Classroom: Leveraging Digital Fabrication Services to Incorporate 3D Printing into the Physical
Creating 3D Printed Assistive Technology Through Design Shortcuts: Leveraging Digital Fabrication Services to Incorporate 3D Printing into the Physical Therapy Classroom: Leveraging Digital Fabrication Services to Incorporate 3D Printing into the Physical
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通过设计捷径创建 3D 打印辅助技术：利用数字制造服务将 3D 打印纳入物理治疗课堂：利用数字制造服务将 3D 打印纳入物理治疗
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10.1145/3517428.3544816
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2022
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Hamidi, Foad
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作者：
Higgins, Erin;Easley, William Berkley;Gordes, Karen L.;Hurst, Amy;Hamidi, Foad
数字化制造方法已被证明是生产定制辅助技术（AT）的有效方法。然而，使用这些工具所需的技能目前需要高水平的技术技能。以前的研究表明，在物理治疗训练中整合这些技能是适当的，但所需的技术难度可能是一个问题。为了解决这些问题，我们向一组PT学生介绍了创客概念，并让他们在创客的帮助下为真实的最终用户开发定制AT。我们提出了三个考虑因素时，整合到PT课程：1）包括所有利益相关者，2）开发跨学科能力的PT和制造商，和3）利用学术培训计划连接制造商和PT学生。在本文中，我们通过将PT学生与提供数字制造服务和技术专业知识的社区组织联系起来，为PT学生提供定制AT的3D打印知识。通过连接多个利益相关者（即，PT学生，数字制造商和AT用户），我们提供了一种方法来克服PT学生的时间和能力限制，利用先进的制造技术，通过将他们连接到专业制造商来创建定制的AT。
Digital fabrication methods have been shown to be an effective method for producing customized assistive technology (AT). However, the skills required to utilize these tools currently require a high level of technical skill. Previous research showed that integration of these skills within physical therapy training is appropriate but that the level of technical difficulty required can be an issue. We worked to address these issues by introducing a group of PT students to maker concepts and having them develop custom AT for real end users with the help of makers. We present three considerations when integrating making into PT curriculum: 1) including all stakeholders, 2) developing interdisciplinary competencies for PTs and makers, and 3) leveraging academic training programs to connect makers and PT students. In this paper, we contribute to knowledge on how to facilitate the 3D printing of customized ATs for PT students by connecting them with a community organization that provides digital fabrication services and technical expertise. By connecting multiple stakeholders (i.e., PT students, digital fabricators, and AT users), we offer an approach to overcome time and capacity constraints of PT students to utilize advanced fabrication technologies to create customized ATs through connecting them to professional makers.