3D Printing in Palliative Medicine
Author Information
Author(s): Kermavnar TjaĊĦa, Guttridge Callum, Mulcahy Niall J, Duffy Ed, Twomey Feargal, O'Sullivan Leonard
Primary Institution: University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Hypothesis
The study aims to systematically review the use and potential applications of 3D printing in palliative care.
Conclusion
3D printing has significantly increased in application for producing medical devices in palliative care, providing customized solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Thirty studies were reviewed, describing 36 medical devices.
- Two-thirds of the studies were published after 2017.
- Favorable clinical outcomes were reported for devices tested on patients.
- 3D printing was found to be superior to conventional clinical approaches.
Takeaway
3D printing helps doctors make special medical devices quickly and cheaply, which can make patients feel better.
Methodology
A systematic literature search was performed across four online databases to identify studies using 3D printing in palliative care, analyzing fields of application and clinical data.
Limitations
Some relevant studies may not have been identified due to terminology issues, and certain types of studies were excluded.
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