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Design and AM of a medical face shield

Figure 5. Finite element analysis verification virtual prototype.

production time per unit). Details related to the The survey results were interpreted as having a
AM procedures and prototypes produced are high satisfaction level since the answers given to
given in Figure 6. question no. 9 related to satisfaction of using this
product were very positive overall, in addition
2.9 Physical prototype trials
to the positive responses to the other questions
The model of Candidate 5 was highlighted (40% of those completing the survey found the
through the TFA and the prototyping stage was product to be “excellent,” 40% found the product
successfully realized. In addition, to obtain to be “good,” 17% found the product “average,”
first-hand user opinions about the prototype 7% found the product to be “poor,” and no-one
of Candidate 5, a survey was conducted. found the product “insufficient”). Thus, for the
The survey was completed by health service final evaluation, it was decided that Candidate 5
workers (medical doctors, nurses, and the other as the final product design should be approved
health service workers) at Antalya Training and and the design evaluation undertaken in this
Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey in April 2020. research was finalized. The participation details,
Ten questions related to the face shield product survey questions, variation of the answers given
evaluation were answered by 15 HWs who used to these questions, and the pictures obtained from
the product in routine daily hospital activities. the trials are provided in Figure 7.

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