University
Shawnee State University
Major
Master of Occupational Therapy
Student Type
Graduate Student
Presentation Types
Poster Group Presentation (Live)
Keywords:
3D printing, occupational therapy, occupational therapy education
Abstract
The field of occupational therapy (OT) has used assistive technology (AT) and adaptive equipment (AE) to enhance occupational performance for people receiving OT services (Hunzeker & Ozelie, 2021). Three-Dimensional (3D) printing technology has gained popularity in this area and has been a unique tool for creating more accessible and customizable AE and AT than commercially available alternatives (Slegers et al., 2022). This scoping review examined the use of 3D printing in OT. Researchers conducted a search across 16 databases to identify relevant articles from May 2024 to November 2024, resulting in 45 articles to review. A thematic analysis was conducted in which 7 themes and 13 subthemes emerged when discussing 3D printing and OT. The 7 themes were accessibility/feasibility, customizability, collaboration, acceptance, further research, education, and ethical considerations. This scoping review revealed more research is needed regarding the clinical application of 3D printing in OT practice and education.
Human and Animal Subjects
no
IRB or IACUC Approval
no
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Alissa Cannoy
Faculty Mentor Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Mentor Department
Rehabilitation Therapies
Recommended Citation
Cannoy, Alissa M. OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, AIB-VRC; Blythe, Hannah B.S.O.T., S/OT; Cline, Cody B.S., S/OT; Collins, Alaina B.S., S/OT; and Jurasek, Kendal B.S.O.T., S/OT, "The Use of 3D Printing in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review" (2025). Celebration of Scholarship. 12.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2025/posters/12
Location
Morris UC Lobby
The Use of 3D Printing in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review
Morris UC Lobby
The field of occupational therapy (OT) has used assistive technology (AT) and adaptive equipment (AE) to enhance occupational performance for people receiving OT services (Hunzeker & Ozelie, 2021). Three-Dimensional (3D) printing technology has gained popularity in this area and has been a unique tool for creating more accessible and customizable AE and AT than commercially available alternatives (Slegers et al., 2022). This scoping review examined the use of 3D printing in OT. Researchers conducted a search across 16 databases to identify relevant articles from May 2024 to November 2024, resulting in 45 articles to review. A thematic analysis was conducted in which 7 themes and 13 subthemes emerged when discussing 3D printing and OT. The 7 themes were accessibility/feasibility, customizability, collaboration, acceptance, further research, education, and ethical considerations. This scoping review revealed more research is needed regarding the clinical application of 3D printing in OT practice and education.
