Table 2 Ratings from participants on the three different 3D printing methods used before and after being shown the costs associated with each method.

From: Multi-colour extrusion fused deposition modelling: a low-cost 3D printing method for anatomical prostate cancer models

 

Cost per model (USD)

Blinded to cost

Unblinded to cost

p value

MJ, mean (SD)

250

8.33 (2.43)

6.70 (0.86)

0.006

FDM, mean (SD)

20

6.86 (1.31)

8.25 (1.77)

0.007

CJP, mean (SD)

200

6.67 (1.62)

5.05 (2.28)

0.01

p value

 

<0.001

<0.001