Effects of a standing and three dynamic workstations on computer task performance and cognitive function tests

Commissaris, D.A.C.M.; Könemann, Reinier; Mastrigt, Suzanne Hiemstra-van; Burford, Eva-Maria; Botter, Juliane; Douwes, M.; Ellegast, Rolf

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2014.05.003

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“…This is in line with other studies [8][9][10], who also reported no decline in perceived performance while using dynamic workstations. However, it is in contrast with the results of the study by Commissaris et al [6], who found that perceived performance was reduced when working at a dynamic workstation. The objectively measured performance was not reduced with the exception of the high precision mouse tasks.…”

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“…The Oxidesk workstation should allow employees to efficiently combine various office chores with exercise. In the comparison of three different dynamic workstations [6], it was concluded that with the exception of high precision mouse tasks, the measured short-term work performance was not affected by working on a dynamic workstation. A field evaluation study was conducted with the Oxidesk.…”

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Effects of dynamic workstation Oxidesk on acceptance, physical activity, mental fitness and work performance

Groenesteijn

Commissaris²,

Berg-Zwetsloot³

et al. 2016

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:Working in an office environment is characterised by physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour. This behaviour contributes to several health risks in the long run. Dynamic workstations which allow people to combine desk activities with physical activity, may contribute to prevention of these health risks. OBJECTIVE: A dynamic workstation, called Oxidesk, was evaluated to determine the possible contribution to healthy behaviour and the impact on perceived work performance. METHODS: A field test was conducted with 22 office workers, employed at a health insurance company in the Netherlands. RESULTS: The Oxidesk was well accepted, positively perceived for fitness and the participants maintained their work performance. Physical activity was lower than the activity level required in the Dutch guidelines for sufficient physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Although there was a slight increase in physical activity, the Oxidesk may be helpful in the reducing health risks involved and seems applicable for introduction to office environments.

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Effects of dynamic workstation Oxidesk on acceptance, physical activity, mental fitness and work performance

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Commissaris²,

Berg-Zwetsloot³

et al. 2016

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“…To date, three studies have used psychometric tests to investigate cognitive processes during the use of a treadmill desk, including processing speed, attention, working memory, inhibition and spatial memory (Alderman, Olson, Mattina, Studies, & Brunswick, 2014;Commissaris et al, 2014;Kline, Poggensee, & Ferris, 2014). All of these studies found that walking while working had no impact on these cognitive processes, confirming the authors' hypothesis that the treadmill desk has no deleterious effects.…”

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The delayed effect of treadmill desk usage on recall and attention

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Santhanam

Léger³

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Computers in Human Behavior

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a b s t r a c tThe treadmill desk is a new human-computer interaction (HCI) setup intended to reduce the time workers spend sitting. As most workers will not choose to spend their entire workday walking, this study investigated the short-term delayed effect of treadmill desk usage. An experiment was conducted in which participants either sat or walked while they read a text and received emails. Afterward, all participants performed a task to evaluate their attention and memory. Behavioral, neurophysiological, and perceptual evidence showed that participants who walked had a short-term increase in memory and attention, indicating that the use of a treadmill desk has a delayed effect. These findings suggest that the treadmill desk, in addition to having health benefits for workers, can also be beneficial for businesses by enhancing workforce performance.

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“…These results are supported by several studies that have looked at work performance while using standing desks. Standing resulted in no change in self-rated work performance [23], reading and cognitive performance [32], and speech quality [33]. In addition, improvements while using combination sit-stand position were seen in work performance [34], transcription [35], or productivity [36].…”

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Abstract:Objective: Sit-stand desks have been designed to address high daily sitting in work and school environments. The purpose was to determine the daily pattern of use and overall likeability of sit-stand desk over the course of a semester. Participants: A total of 18 subjects (12 standing) completed the 11-week study (week 5-15 of the semester) from January-April, 2016. Methods: Each student in the standing group was given a sit-stand desk to use as they desired. Results: Individual daily standing time ranged from 0-100% of daily attendance time and the daily group average ranged from 2.1-38.4%. Two-thirds of the standing bouts were ≤ 2 min. Perception questionnaire answers were positive for using the desk and their effect on students' ability to work in class. Conclusions: The results indicate the sit-stand desks were utilized at low levels and for short durations for most participants, but perceptions of desk use remained positive.

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Effects of a standing and three dynamic workstations on computer task performance and cognitive function tests

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Effects of dynamic workstation Oxidesk on acceptance, physical activity, mental fitness and work performance

Effects of dynamic workstation Oxidesk on acceptance, physical activity, mental fitness and work performance

The delayed effect of treadmill desk usage on recall and attention

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