Research Study on Aesthetics of Prosthetic Devices – Participants Needed

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

We have received the following request from Ola Papierkowska. Please do try to help her out as your input could be of benefit to other amputees.

My name is Ola Papierkowska. I am a master student in Product Design Engineering at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. I am undertaking a research study about the aesthetic attraction to prosthetic devices.

The research aims to understand the relationship between the aesthetics of prosthetic devices, their users and surrounding. Both, users and non-users are asked to assess images of various prostheses on visual attractiveness and human-likeness scale by filling in the online survey. Here, the opinion is sought from prosthetic users.

The participation in the study is anonymous and confidential. No personal information will be disclosed to the third party. The survey takes only 10 minutes and is very straightforward. If you wish to contact researcher or independent body please see below for details.

If you are a prosthetic user and willing to help please follow the link:

http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=BLDLH_668bf706

Your help is much appreciated! Best regards,

Ola

This investigation was granted ethical approval by the University of Strathclyde departmental ethics committee. If you have any questions/concerns, before starting the survey, please contact the researcher (see below). Or, if you wish to contact an independent person to whom any questions may be directed or further information may be sought from, please contact:

Secretary to the University Ethics Committee University of Strathclyde, McCance Building 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ Telephone: 0141 548 2752

Email: ethics@strath.ac.uk

Researcher Contact Details:

Ola Papierkowska Email: aleksandra.papierkowska@strath.ac.uk Telephone: 07749588896

Chief Investigator Details:

Prof Alex Duffy Email: alex.duffy@strath.ac.uk Telephone: 0141 548 3005 (EXT. 3005)