A field intervention examining the impact of an office ergonomics training and a highly adjustable chair on visual symptoms in a public sector organization

Amick, Benjamin C.; Menéndez, Cammie Chaumont; Bazzani, Lianna; Robertson, Michelle M.; DeRango, Kelly; Rooney, Ted; Moore, Anne

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2011.09.006

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“…These outcomes coupled with those from the current study suggest that a highly adjustable chair along with office ergonomic training can help improve productivity. [23,24] These results and the subsequent conclusions drawn are very much supported by other similar studies. [14] There was a significant positive correlation between the productivity and perceived self-efficacy score, while there was negative correlation between the QEC score with productivity perceived self-efficacy score in the case group after intervention.…”

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Educational intervention for reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promoting productivity

Abareshi

Yarahmadi

Solhi

et al. 2015

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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Educational intervention for reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promoting productivity

Abareshi

Yarahmadi

Solhi

et al. 2015

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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“…The viewing distance to the computer screen is generally about 20 to 28 inches and using special glasses can reduce computer vision syndromes (24). Working on computers can range in duration from five minutes to eight hours or more a day among users, depending on the type of job they hold (25). Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing a computer screen for two or more continuous hours a day (26).…”

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Computer Vision Syndrome in Eleven to Eighteen-Year-Old Students in Qazvin

Khalaj¹,

Ebrahimi²,

Shojai³

et al. 2015

Biotech Health Sci

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Background: Prolonged use of computers can lead to complications such as eye strain, eye and head aches, double and blurred vision, tired eyes, irritation, burning and itching eyes, eye redness, light sensitivity, dry eyes, muscle strains, and other problems. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate visual problems and major symptoms, and their associations among computer users, aged between 11 and 18 years old, residing in the Qazvin city of Iran, during year 2010. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 642 secondary to pre university students who had referred to the eye clinic of Buali hospital of Qazvin during year 2013. A questionnaire consisting of demographic information and 26 questions on visual effects of the computer was used to gather information. Participants answered all questions and then underwent complete eye examinations and in some cases cycloplegic refraction. Visual acuity (VA) was measured with a logMAR in six meters. Refraction errors were determined using an auto refractometer (Potece and Heine retinoscope). The collected data was then analyzed using the SPSS statistical software. Results:The results of this study indicated that 63.86% of the subjects had refractive errors. Refractive errors were significantly different in children of different genders (P < 0.05). The most common complaints associated with the continuous use of computers were eyestrain, eye pain, eye redness, headache, and blurred vision. The most prevalent (81.8%) eye-related problem in computer users was eyestrain and the least prevalent was dry eyes (7.84%). In order to reduce computer related problems 54.2% of the participants suggested taking enough rest, 37.9% recommended use of computers only for necessary tasks, while 24.4% and 19.1% suggested the use of monitor shields and proper working distance, respectively. Conclusions: Our findings revealed that using computers for prolonged periods of time can lead to eye-related problems such as eyestrain, headaches, weak and tired eyes, blurred and double vision, weak vision, burning itching and watery eyes, etc. To correct and reduce these problems the following precautions may be helpful, using computer shields (anti-reflex glasses), proper computer workplace illumination, enough rest after working with computers, appropriate viewing distances during computer work, placing computers far from bright objects and adjusting a line of vision with the top of the monitor.

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“…Measures of worker output that are directly related to the company’s income rather than relating productivity loss to worker salaries may have provided a better economic translation of the productivity loss measures. 50,51 …”

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Comparison of Employer Productivity Metrics to Lost Productivity Estimated by Commonly Used Questionnaires

Gardner

Dale

Buckner‐Petty

et al. 2016

Journal of Occupational &Amp; Environmental Medicine

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Objective To assess construct and discriminant validity of four health-related work productivity loss questionnaires in relation to employer productivity metrics, and to describe variation in economic estimates of productivity loss provided by the questionnaires in healthy workers. Methods 58 billing office workers completed surveys including health information and four productivity loss questionnaires. Employer productivity metrics and work hours were also obtained. Results Productivity loss questionnaires were weakly to moderately correlated with employer productivity metrics. Workers with more health complaints reported greater health-related productivity loss than healthier workers, but showed no loss on employer productivity metrics. Economic estimates of productivity loss showed wide variation among questionnaires, yet no loss of actual productivity. Conclusions Additional studies are needed comparing questionnaires with objective measures in larger samples and other industries, to improve measurement methods for health-related productivity loss.

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A field intervention examining the impact of an office ergonomics training and a highly adjustable chair on visual symptoms in a public sector organization

Cited by 31 publications

References 35 publications

Educational intervention for reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promoting productivity

Educational intervention for reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promoting productivity

Computer Vision Syndrome in Eleven to Eighteen-Year-Old Students in Qazvin

Comparison of Employer Productivity Metrics to Lost Productivity Estimated by Commonly Used Questionnaires

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