Effects of computer familiarity and computer type on the performance of Korean computerized neurobehavioral test
| Autor: | Joon Sakong, Gun Il Park, Nak Joon Baek, Young Seok Byun, Man Joong Jeon |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Type of keyboard
Applied psychology Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Familiarity 030210 environmental & occupational health Test (assessment) 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Neurobehavioral Psychology Type of computer 030217 neurology & neurosurgery Simulation Research Article |
| Zdroj: | Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| ISSN: | 2052-4374 |
| Popis: | Background It is thought that computer familiarity has increased significantly since 2004 as well as the use of computers. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of computer familiarity and types of keyboard and computer on the performance of the Korean computerized neurobehavioral test (KCNT), and to identify which parameters of KCNT were affected by aforementioned factors. Methods A total of 85 subjects were classified into three groups of computer familiarity by Korean typing speed. Their age, gender and the level of education were also collected. The parameters of KCNT included simple reaction time, choice reaction time, addition, symbol digit, and finger tapping speed. The test was conducted using three types of computers: a laptop computer, a laptop computer with a simplified keyboard, and a desktop computer with a simplified keyboard. Results Parameters including the simple reaction time, choice reaction time, addition, and symbol digit, and the finger tapping speed of non-dominant hand showed no significant differences in the results among the three groups by computer familiarity after age and educational years were controlled as covariates. The mean reaction time of the simple reaction time and the choice reaction time with a simplified keyboard was significantly shorter compared to that with a typical keyboard. With regard to type of computer, the mean reaction time of the simple reaction time and the choice reaction time was significantly reduced when performed with the desktop computer with a simplified keyboard. Conclusions Unlike previous study results, the choice reaction time, the addition, and the finger tapping speed of dominant hand were the only parameters affected by the computer familiarity. Both the type of keyboard and the type of computer significantly influenced the simple reaction time and the choice reaction time. Therefore, it is recommended to use a desktop computer with a simplified keyboard for such parameters. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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