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緣起 ORIGIN
隨著食物精緻化，罹患大腸癌的人數逐年增加，切除直腸的患者，無法正常使 用肛門排便，須以人工手術的方式來替代，改在腹部當作排洩出口。
Rectal cancer can be a fatal condition, if not treated in time.This treatment will often require the affected area of the colon or rectum to be bypassed via a stoma, with the use of colostomy appliances to collect excrement.
訪談 INTERVIEW
實際探訪護理師與使用者，發覺現有的產品拘於成本考量，並無整體性而是零 散的零件拼湊而成，使用上發現許多不便的細節，針對這些小地方來做更完善 的設計。
This equipment can often lead to difficulties and embarrasment for its users however, particularly when it comes to cleaning and maintainence. LOOP has been designed to make this process quicker and easier for patients, reducing the burden and stress that can accompany living with a stoma.
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