Real-world testing of the Self Grasping Hand, a novel adjustable passive prosthesis : a single group pilot study

O’Brien, L, Montesano, E, Chadwell, AEA ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9101-5202, Kenney, LPJ ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2164-3892 and Smit, G 2022, 'Real-world testing of the Self Grasping Hand, a novel adjustable passive prosthesis : a single group pilot study' , Prosthesis, 4 (1) , pp. 48-59.

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Abstract

(1) Background: This study investigated the feasibility of conducting a two-week “real- world” trial of the Self Grasping Hand (SGH), a novel 3-D printed passive adjustable prosthesis for hand absence; (2) Methods: Single-group pilot study of nine adults with trans-radial limb absence. Five used body-powered split-hooks and four had passive cosmetic hands as their usual prosthesis. Data from activity monitors were used to measure wear time and bilateral activity. At the end of the 2-week trial, function and satisfaction were measured using the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users’ Survey Function Scale (OPUS) and the prosthesis satisfaction sub-scales of the Trinity Amputations and Prosthesis Experience Scale (TAPES). Semi-structured interviews captured consumer feedback and suggestions for improvement; (3) Results: Average SGH wear time over 2 weeks was 17.5h (10% of total prosthesis wear time) for split-hook users and 83.5h (63% of total prosthesis wear time) for cosmetic hand users. Mean satisfaction was 5.2/10, and mean function score was 47.9/100; (4) Two-week real-world consumer testing of the SGH is feasible using the methods described. Future SGH designs need to be more robust with easier grasp lock/unlock

Item Type:	Article
Contributors:	Otte, A (Editor)
Schools:	Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Health Sciences Research
Journal or Publication Title:	Prosthesis
Publisher:	MDPI
ISSN:	2673-1592
Related URLs:	Publication
Funders:	Promobilia Foundation, Sweden
Depositing User:	Professor Laurence Kenney
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2022 10:48
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2022 16:47
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/63009

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