Prótese de membro superior para criança : qualidade de vida e inovação em impressão 3D.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate functionality, quality of life and measure user satisfaction. The participant was a single individual, male, 11 years old, with traumatic amputation at the level of disarticulation of the right wrist. His amputation occurred in a traumatic way in 2017 after attaching his upper limb to the straps of an industrial machine. This is a case study, carried out at the Unisc Physical Rehabilitation Service – Intermediate Level SRFis. In the methodology, the Adapted Functional Measure Questionnaire for Amputees (MFA), the WHOQOL-bref Quality of Life Assessment Questionnaire and the Patient Global Impression of Change Questionnaire (PGIC) were applied to measure the individual's satisfaction, both in the Pre-Intervention and after the development of the 3D device, that is, in the Post-Intervention. It was possible to evidence important progress in carrying out activities of daily living (ADLs) in a bimanual and unilateral way with the use of the 3D device. In the same way, we observed a positive evolution in the quality of life, mainly in the psychological aspects, contemplating the acceptance of the physical appearance, negative thoughts and enjoyment of life and the aspects of the environment that approach the accomplishment of leisure activities and access to the health service. We found that the present study provides evidence that it is possible to develop a low-cost, functional and custom-designed device. With the ability to improve functionality and user satisfaction, as well as improve quality of life.