The Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) is an internationally recognized clinical and research institute focused on medical reconstructive sciences. I am working with the staff at iRSM to develop products for patients who have received glossectomies. A glossectomy is the full or partial removal of the tongue, these surgeries almost always happen because of head and neck cancers. This is an effort to help improve their quality of life by allowing them to eat more effectively and comfortably. The design process is informed by doing iterative patient interviews and testing. This will hopefully be put into production in order to help many patients in the future
Citation:
Logan, H., Constantinescu, G., Papadopoulos, G., Prud’homme, K. (2016, Februray). The Design Process of a Glossectomy Spoon for Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Covenant Health Research Day, Edmonton, Alberta.
