Adapted Printing: A Survey of its Use and Application

Abstract

This article describes a third-year research project aimed at establishing whether adapted printing is an appropriate and acceptable form of therapy in occupational therapy departments. It was found that although adaptations to printing presses are available in many departments, staff have mixed views on their application. Schools of occupational therapy were found to have more positive views, but again some reservations were expressed. Finally, a short piece of action research was undertaken to establish patients' views on adapted printing and to identify possible constraints to its use. It is suggested that adapted printing is undervalued and underused, and a number of recommendations to increase its acceptability are made.