Methodology for evaluating gloves in relation to the effects on hand performance capabilities: a literature review
| Autor: | Alex W. Stedmon, Christine M. Haslegrave, Iman Dianat |
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| Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Engineering
medicine.medical_specialty Relation (database) InformationSystems_INFORMATIONINTERFACESANDPRESENTATION(e.g. HCI) Research areas Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Human Factors and Ergonomics GeneralLiterature_MISCELLANEOUS Task (project management) Protective gloves Task Performance and Analysis medicine Humans Muscle activity Duration (project management) Muscle Skeletal business.industry technology industry and agriculture Glove use equipment and supplies Hand body regions Risk analysis (engineering) Evaluation Studies as Topic Physical therapy business Gloves Protective |
| Zdroj: | Ergonomics. 55(11) |
| ISSN: | 1366-5847 |
| Popis: | The present study was conducted to review the literature on the methods that have been considered appropriate for evaluation of the effects of gloves on different aspects of hand performance, to make recommendations for the testing and assessment of gloves, and to identify where further research is needed to improve the evaluation protocols. Eighty-five papers meeting the criteria for inclusion were reviewed. Many studies show that gloves may have negative effects on manual dexterity, tactile sensitivity, handgrip strength, muscle activity and fatigue and comfort, while further research is needed to determine glove effects on pinch strength, forearm torque strength and range of finger and wrist movements. The review also highlights several methodological issues (including consideration of both task type and duration of glove use by workers, guidance on the selection and allocation of suitable glove(s) for particular tasks/jobs, and glove design features) that need to be considered in future research. Practitioner Summary: The relevant literature on the effects of protective gloves on different aspects of hand performance was reviewed to make recommendations for the testing and assessment of gloves, and to improve evaluation protocols. The review highlights research areas and methodological issues that need to be considered in future research. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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