Validation of User Needs of the Point Digit With Partial Hand Amputees

Validation of User Needs of the Point Digit With Partial Hand Amputees

The objective of the device feasibility study will be to validate the user needs of the Point Digit system. This study will be a single group intervention model where one group of 5 partial hand amputees will be asked to perform several tasks. Successful completion of a task results in a fulfilled user need. Failure to complete a task results in an unfulfilled user need.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Partial hand amputees with absence of index and/or middle fingers and presence of thumb. Additional finger loss is acceptable if all other criterion are met.
• Fluent in English
• Individuals aged 18 or greater

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant cognitive deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
• Significant neurological deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
• Significant physical deficits of the residual limb impacting full participation in the study as determined upon clinical evaluation
• Uncontrolled pain or phantom pain impacting full participation in the study as determined upon occupational therapist evaluation
• Serious uncontrolled medical problems as judged by the project therapist.