Ashley KawagishiKing Kekaulike High School

Paper: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Product: Tool to help individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mentor On-Campus Mentor: Mrs. Emily Haines-Swatek Qualifications: AutoCAD Teacher/ Environmental

and Spatial Technology ( EAST) Facilitator

Off-Campus Mentor: Dr. Kristen Gutermuth Qualifications: Medical Doctor

Paper: Rheumatoid Arthritis Imagine being unable to pick up a cup of water or

being incapable of buttoning clothing for the start of a daily routine.

To understand the effects of medication to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis verses non-medical alternatives a person needs to understand, what Rheumatoid Arthritis is, the causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, a person’s life with Rheumatoid Arthritis and treatment options.

Paper: Rheumatoid Arthritis Autoimmune disease / Rheumatoid disease Rheumatoid Arthritis Irreversible damage Unknown cause

Infections Environment Genetic

Paper: Rheumatoid Arthritis Signs and Symptoms

Severe pain, stiffness, inflammation redness around the affected areas of the joints

Low grade fever, heat off the joints, flu like symptoms, loss of energy and appetite has been linked as other symptoms

Positive diagnosis See doctor X-ray, blood test, fluid sample

Paper: Rheumatoid Arthritis Four stages

1. Basic symptoms/ first signs of bone lost

2. Bone/ cartilage damage, abnormal shaping of the joint

3. Joint, bone, cartilage and surrounding tissue damage, deformities in the joints

4. Crippling deformities, limited use of joints, severe damage to joints, bone, cartilage and surrounding tissue

Life Joint stiffness, pain, swelling, discomfort Everyday task

Paper: Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication

First -line: cut down pain and swelling○ Aspirin, Celebrex (anti-inflammatory)

Second-line: help prevent further joint and bone damage and flare ups○ Azulfidine, Enbrel, Humira, Plaquenil

Non-medical treatment Diet change Aerobic pool exercising, Yoga, therapy

Product My final product would be to design a tool for

people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and to create a 3 dimensional Auto CAD model of my design.

Using knowledge to create an effective product

Product: Phase 1 and 2 Phase 1

Interview a doctorGet better understanding

Phase 2Create sketches of ideasSimulate life with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Product: Phase 3 Phase 3

Revisit doctor○ Share ideas ○ Get input

Product: Phase 4 Phase 4

Create product in 3D AutoCAD

Final Product

Print out 3D design on 3D printer

Reflection of Product

Paper Product

Learning experienceChallenging

Life preparation Long-term stressor