Differences between work methods and gender in computer mouse use

Wahlström, Jens; Svensson, Jan-Henry; Hagberg, Mats; Johnson, Peter W.

doi:10.5271/sjweh.559

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“…However, the results were consistent with previous studies on work using the computer mouse, both in the field and in experimental laboratory settings (Bystrom et al, 2002;Karlqvist et al, 1999;Karlqvist et al, 1998;Wahlstrom et al, 2000). Moreover, the results from study II showed that perceived emotional stress during the assessment period was associated with higher activity of the trapezius muscle on the side not operating the mouse.…”

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confidence: 91%

Concordance between VDU-users’ ratings of comfort and perceived exertion with experts’ observations of workplace layout and working postures

Lindegård

Karlberg

Tornqvist³

et al. 2005

Applied Ergonomics

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All previously published papers have been reproduced with permission from the publisher.Published and printed by Intellecta DocuSys AB, Göteborg, Sweden, 2007 © Agneta Lindegård Andersson, 2007 ISBN 978-91-628-7098-0 Working technique during computer work Associations with biomechanical and psychological strain, neck and upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms Agneta Lindegård AnderssonThe Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Institute of Medicine Department of Public Health and Community Medicine Occupational and Environmental Medicine AbstractAbout 35 % of the working population in Sweden report that computer use accounts for 50% or more of their total working hours. Among this population approximately 40% of the women and 25% of the men experienced symptoms in the neck and/or upper extremities at least once a week during the preceding 3 month. The overall aim of the studies underlying this thesis was to explore possible associations between working technique and perceived exertion, comfort, biomechanical and psychosocial strain as well as neck and upper extremity symptoms among computer users. Specific research questions addressed were a) Whether working technique was associated with muscle activity, wrist positions and forces applied to the computer mouse, respectively? b) Whether working technique was associated with psychological demands, emotional stress and perceived muscle tension, respectively? c) Whether there were associations between self-rated perceived comfort and observations of workplace layout and between self-rated perceived exertion and working postures. d) Whether working technique perceived exertion and comfort was associated with neck and upper extremity symptoms.The results showed that subjects classified as having a good working technique worked with less muscular load in the forearm (p=0.03) and in the trapezius muscle on the mouse operating side (p=0.02) compared to subjects classified as having a poor working technique. Subjects who reported high psychological demands and perceived muscular tension, respectively, used poorer working technique than subjects who did not perceive this conditions (demands, p=0.03, muscular tension, p=0.02). Moreover, the concordance between ratings of comfort and observations of workplace layout was reasonably good concerning the working chair and the keyboard and good regarding the computer screen and the input device. The concordance between ratings of perceived exertion and observations of working postures indicated good agreement for all measured body locations. This applies to the group that rated poor comfort and high exertion. Regarding the group that rated good comfort and low exertion ratings must be supplemented with observations. Furthermore, the results revealed that high perceived exertion and low comfort were related to an increased incidence of neck, and upper extremity symptoms, while poor working technique was not associated with such a risk. It is concluded that working technique is associated with both biomechanical and p...

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

Concordance between VDU-users’ ratings of comfort and perceived exertion with experts’ observations of workplace layout and working postures

Lindegård

Karlberg

Tornqvist³

et al. 2005

Applied Ergonomics

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“…In some studies, it is reported that complaints in arms, wrist and hand increase after theage of 40 (24,25). Torqvist et al reported that neck and shoulder symptoms slightly increase between ages of 40 and 48 while after the age of 50, an increase in shoulder symptoms are observed (26).…”

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“…Mostly in literature it is reported that MSC is more common for women than men (7,21,25,28,29,30). The possibility of development of a musculoskeletal problem is higher for women working in thebank compared to men.…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Özvurmaz¹,

Mandıracıoğlu²

2017

Ulutas Med J

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Aim: To determine the frequency and risk factors of upper extremity musculoskeletal complaints (UE-WMSCs) of the bank employees working with computer.Material and Method: Thiscross-sectional observational study was conducted among 221 bank employees between July and September 2013 in Aydın, Turkey. For data collection socio-demographic characteristics and working environment form, evaluation of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms with visual analogue scale (VAS) form, MSC (Musculoskeletal complaints) preventive behaviors and Karasek jobs train scale was used.Results: The rate of existence of a symptom anywhere in upper body area is 61.1%, and the average VAS pain intensity is 1.8±2.8. The most common complaint is reported in the left neck (66.5%) and left shoulder (28.5%) areas. The least existence of symptoms is found out in left elbow region (13.1%). Average scale points for psychosocial elements of workload, control over the work and social support are determined as 72.3±19.4, 69.1±19.6 and 74.7±19.8 respectively. The average score for work stress is determined to be 1±0.26 (0.61-2). There has been found out a close relationship between the risk for musculoskeletal complaints on one hand and age, the number of children, working time and work control on the other hand.Conclusion: Neck and shoulders are most affected areas in the bodies of bank employees working with acomputer. It is found out that socio-demographic characteristics, working conditions, and work control are closely connected with UE-WMSC.

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“…When the task performance of men and women was studied in a laboratory situation, the men and women were found to perform the same task differently, the result being differences in external (18,(38)(39)(40)(41), as well as internal (18,(42)(43)(44)(45), exposures. However, when task performance was studied at the workplace (eg, with video recordings), no significant differences in external exposure were found (46,47).…”

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confidence: 99%

Is there a gender difference in the effect of work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors on musculoskeletal symptoms and related sickness absence?

Hooftman¹,

Beek²,

Bongers³

et al. 2009

Scand J Work Environ Health

116

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Differences between work methods and gender in computer mouse use

Cited by 92 publications

References 16 publications

Concordance between VDU-users’ ratings of comfort and perceived exertion with experts’ observations of workplace layout and working postures

Concordance between VDU-users’ ratings of comfort and perceived exertion with experts’ observations of workplace layout and working postures

Prevelans of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Complaints and Its Relationship with Risk Factors for Bank Employees Working with Computer

Is there a gender difference in the effect of work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors on musculoskeletal symptoms and related sickness absence?

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