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Use of Iterative Prototyping for a Novel Training Cup: Pediatrics

Cagle, Molly R
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9500-1131
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1587050991370386

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2020, Master of Arts, Miami University, Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Current therapeutic techniques and modifications for children with pediatric feeding disorders, specifically liquid related dysphagia, have a variety of adverse effects. This study's primary aim was to create a prototype cup with design features that reduces the flow rate of thin liquids. The creation of a novel training cup utilized a patented methodology of combining 3-D printed materials with manufactured components to alter the flow rate of liquids through an iterative prototyping approach. Following the creation of a working model, testing ensued to ascertain experimentally determined flow rates, amount residual volume, and the effects of degree of cup tilt, amount of liquid, angle of rotary pinch valve, and total time delay. The novel training cup has proven effective in slowing the flow rate of thin liquids between 2.75mL/s and 1.44mL/s. A cup that reduces the flow rate of thin liquid has the potential to help improve overall quality of life for children with dysphagia. Further research is warranted to determine the relationship between individualized flow rate and a safe swallow.
Donna Scarborough (Committee Chair)
Michael Bailey-Van Kuren (Committee Member)
Arnold Olszewski (Committee Member)
40 p.
Speech Therapy

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  • Cagle, M. R. (2020). Use of Iterative Prototyping for a Novel Training Cup: Pediatrics [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1587050991370386

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Cagle, Molly. Use of Iterative Prototyping for a Novel Training Cup: Pediatrics. 2020. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1587050991370386.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Cagle, Molly. "Use of Iterative Prototyping for a Novel Training Cup: Pediatrics." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1587050991370386

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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