Website for Upper Limp Prosthetics
A website that would be a complete guide for those with upper-limb prosthetics
The Need
This project was targeted towards individuals with upper limb loss looking to get their first prosthetic device. The field of upper limb prosthetics is currently much smaller than lower limb prosthetics and there are few resources for those with limb loss to learn more about their prosthetic options and the steps towards getting their first prosthesis.
Many prosthetic users find information through social media, asking their questions on Reddit or discovering new prosthetics on Instagram. This poses a problem because many of these devices seen on social media are either not accessible products or custom devices not available to the typical user.
The Solution
The idea was to create the foundation of a website to inform users about upper limb prosthetics. This website would ideally be interactive and intuitive. Some ideas include a survey-based platform to help guide users towards the information they’re looking for and ways to connect users. A survey-based platform is one concept to make the website interactive and intuitive. The idea was to use targeted questions (think of a flow-chart) to guide the user towards the information they are looking for. We were looking to make an application or a website that would help prosthetic users gain a better understanding of the options they have available to them prior to meeting with a clinician. This website provides users with preliminary information.
The Team
Parth Patel
Quang Ngo
Tasmiha Amir
Eva Chamard