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Flow. A Socially Responsible 3D Printed One-Handed Recorder

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  • Javier Esclapés

    (ArtefactosLAB, Research Group “Design Engineering and Technological Development”, University of Alicante Polytechnic School, Crta. San Vicente s/n, San Vicente del Raspeig, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Almudena Gómez

    (ArtefactosLAB, University of Alicante Polytechnic School, Crta. San Vicente s/n, San Vicente del Raspeig, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

  • Ana Ibañez

    (Research Group “Public Relations, Social Responsibility and Communication with the Specialized Population and Minorities”, University of Alicante, Crta. San Vicente s/n, San Vicente del Raspeig, 03690 Alicante, Spain)

Abstract

The recorder is one of the most common instruments used during primary school in the formal education system in the EU. However, there are a percentage of students with only one functional hand. The existing one-handed recorders available for them to be able to play and perform in the same way as their peers are expensive and difficult to use. This study’s purpose is to document the development of Flow—a low cost one-handed recorder as well as the user’s assessment of the psychosocial benefits of the recorder. The methods used for fabrication were 3D modelling and additive manufacturing (AM) technology or 3D printing using the technique of stereolithography, and for the assessment of the product, the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS) questionnaire was distributed to 20 primary school users. The results show that the use of resins and Stereolithography is appropriate for wind instruments providing quality and strength at a fair price. Flow also proved to have a positive impact on the users and their inclusion in school. The main conclusions of this study underscore the adequacy of using AM for adaptations required for people with disabilities and the positive psychosocial benefits generated by the use of Flow in children.

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  • Javier Esclapés & Almudena Gómez & Ana Ibañez, 2021. "Flow. A Socially Responsible 3D Printed One-Handed Recorder," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-17, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:22:p:12200-:d:683954
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