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Applied Ergonomics. 110:104010
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Work. 69:127-139
BACKGROUND: Neck discomfort and pronounced neck flexion have been associated with smartphone use. OBJECTIVE: Eye glasses with a 90 deg prism in each lens were investigated as a potential intervention to reduce awkward head and neck postures during ac
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Work (Reading, Mass.). 71(4)
BACKGROUND: Veterinarians appear to be at risk for work-related musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD), based on surveys conducted outside the US. OBJECTIVE: This study provides new information about MSD prevalence in veterinarians and veterinary technicia
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Military medicine.
Introduction The development of pressure ulcers during aeromedical transport of combat casualties is an issue that continues to exist, especially during long transport flights. This study investigated the potential for a new intervention, an air-infl
Publikováno v:
Ergonomics. 65(9)
Previous biomechanics studies suggest that higher cognitive mental workload when performing office computer tasks may increase the risk of MSDs among office workers. Cognitive workload can be interpreted in terms of task factors (e.g. task complexity
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Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 66:2158-2158
Conductive or convective heat loss is a serious concern in combat casualties that are an enhanced risk of hypothermia due to shock and environmental exposures. Eleven subjects participated in repeated measures study designed to assess whether alterna
Autor:
Celia E. Wills, Steven A. Lavender, Barbara J. Polivka, Carolyn M. Sommerich, Amy R. Darragh, Don Stredney
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Home Healthcare Now. 37:265-272
Home healthcare workers (HHWs) are routinely exposed to occupational safety hazards when servicing patients in their homes that put them at risk for injury. These hazards can be broadly classified as "electric, fire and burn," "environmental," or "sl
Autor:
Jay P. Mehta, Paul A. Reichelt, Karen M. Conrad, Glenn Hedman Ms, Sanghyun Park, Steven A. Lavender
Publikováno v:
Assistive Technology. 33:278-287
The use of stair descent devices is an important part of a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan. To date, there is little research on consumer opinion of these devices. A pilot study was performed at a local center for independent living, enabling
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Ergonomics. 63(12)
Lower extremity musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD) is prevalent, but understudied, in nurses. A comprehensive, theoretical, aetiological model of lower extremity work-related MSD in hospital in-patient staff nurses was developed through a review of the
Publikováno v:
Applied Ergonomics. 98:103550
Prior research has found that office workers may not be fully utilizing their chair's back support. This may be due in part to cognitive demands or other psychological stressors. Not using the back support may increase the muscle tension and contribu