Table 4 Sociodemographic data and devices developed. Legend: male (M), female (F),
From: Effectiveness of 3D printed custom assistive devices in the school environment
Student | Age | Gender | Examples of developed product |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 16 | M | Pen support that allows the pen to be held horizontally while writing with the hand in a complete pronation. |
2 | 15 | F | Faucet and sink extender |
3 | 11 | M | Plastic grid cover for tablet communicating device |
4 | 5 | M | Plastic grid cover for tablet communicating device |
5 | 11 | F | Blocks that help hold their special silicon seat to their wheelchair and an adjustable tray that changes angle to help adapt to extender seating positions designed to prevent hip dysplasia. |
6 | 10 | F | Adjustable device that helps keep their feet abducted while standing and an extension to their classroom seating arrangement that helps them better plant their feet and improve manual function. |
7 | 9 | F | Faucet and sink extender |
8 | 7 | F | Vertical pen holder that keeps all pens and pencils vertically on the desk allowing the user to look at all pens at once and choose which one to use without rummaging in a pencil case. |
9 | 6 | F | Pen support that holds with two rings to the index and thumb and helps hold the pen and write. |
10 | 4 | F | Pen support that allows the pen to be held horizontally while writing with the hand in a complete pronation. |
11 | 4 | F | Pen support that allows the pen to be held horizontally while writing with the hand in a complete pronation. |
