Acceptance of 3D Printing by Occupational Therapists: An Exploratory Survey Study.
Do-it-yourself (DiY) assistive technology gained attention in accessibility literature recently, especially in relation to the rise of digital fabrication technologies, such as 3D printing. Previously, small-scale studies showed that care professionals generally respond positively towards the idea o...
| Publicado en: | Occupational Therapy International pp. 1 - 10 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
12/28/2022
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