Increased Computer Use is Associated with Trunk Asymmetry That Negatively Impacts Health-Related Quality of Life in Early Adolescents

Cheung, Mei-chun; Lai, Janelle S. K.; Yip, Joanne; Cheung, Jason Pui Yin

doi:10.2147/ppa.s329635

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“…The scales for the average daily time spent performing these activities were adapted from the study by Kratěnová et al [ 40 ], where it was determined that early adolescents spent an average of 2 h per day using the computer. The questionnaire has been used in our previous studies [ 9 , 41 ], where the scales generally achieved a normal distribution for the data being collected.…”

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Influences of Smartphone and Computer Use on Health-Related Quality of Life of Early Adolescents

Cheung

Lai

Yip

2022

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This study explored the daily amount of time that early adolescents spent using smartphones and computers, and their influences on health-related quality of life of early adolescents. A total of 650 early adolescents were recruited. The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey was used to measure their health-related quality of life. The early adolescents reported their average daily time spent using smartphones and computers over the course of the previous week; the majority of early adolescents (71%) spent approximately 1 h a day or less using computers on average or reported no computer use, and 98.8% indicated that they used smartphones for less than 1 h to more than 4 h per day on average. The results showed that the average daily time spent using smartphones was significantly negatively associated with two scales in the physical domain and four scales in the mental domain of health-related quality of life of early adolescents, whereas the average daily time spent using computers was significantly negatively associated with two scales in the mental domain (p < 0.05). Therefore, early adolescents who spent more time using smartphones and computers have significantly poorer outcomes in the physical and mental domains of their health-related quality of life.

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Influences of Smartphone and Computer Use on Health-Related Quality of Life of Early Adolescents

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Lai

Yip

2022

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“…A study conducted in 2021 on children with ages between 10 and 14 years old, concluded that increased computer use is associated with trunk asymmetry [ 24 ]. In our study, we found that scoliosis was diagnosed in 45.5% of the patients in both groups with accommodative disorders and amblyopia and in 38.5% in the control group.…”

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Ocular and musculoskeletal changes in the pediatric population using gadgets

Pavel

Savu

Chiriac

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Objective. Analysis of ophthalmological and musculoskeletal changes secondary to the use of electronic devices with digital screen, such as smartphones, laptops, computers or tablets. Material and Methods. This paper represents is a prospective observational study of 35 participants with ages between 6 and 17. The ophthalmological exam was carried out for all participants in the Ophthalmological Clinic of “Sf. Spiridon” Emergency Hospital, Iaşi, and the exam of musculoskeletal disorders took place at “Sf. Maria” Pediatrics Hospital, Iaşi. A questionnaire including 14 questions was also distributed for the symptoms caused by the use of digital screen electronic devices. Results. The mean age of participants was 11,29 ± 3,54 years, predominantly female children (62,9%). Convergence insufficiency has been identified in all patients with accommodative disorders and in 18.2% of the children with amblyopia (p = 0.001). The frequency of cases with dry eye syndrome (DES) was 9.1% in the patients with accommodative disorders and 18.2% in the patients with amblyopia. In the entire studied group of patients, the smartphone was the most frequently used electronic device, being found in 77.1% of the cases. As for the gender, about 54% of the boys spent more than 5 hours on electronic devices, while 54.5% of the girls spent between 3 to 5 hours. Among the symptoms that occur during the use of gadgets, pain in the neck, shoulders and back was found most often, being identified in 29 participants. Conclusion. Pre-existent ophthalmological symptoms can be exacerbated by prolonged use of digital screen electronic devices. Musculoskeletal symptoms were encountered in high numbers in all participants, which suggests that musculoskeletal changes must be treated with great importance in Computer Vision Syndrome. Also, the symptomatology determined by the use of gadgets was more frequently associated with males than females. Abbreviations: CVS = computer vision syndrome, VA = visual acuity, VDT= visual display terminals, DES = dry eye syndrome

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“…Therefore, if young children used smartphones without taking breaks, they were more likely to become fatigued. For school students, prolonged smartphone use should not exceed 10 min to minimize biomechanical effects in the neck area [ 27 ]. However, the trend of students using smartphones illustrated a continuously increasing pattern [ 28 ].…”

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Predictors of Musculoskeletal Pain among Primary School Students Using Smartphones in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

Mongkonkansai

Veerasakul

Tamrin

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School-age children increasingly use smartphones to conduct their learning activities; increasing reports of disorders related to smartphone use exist, including visual-related symptoms, stress, and musculoskeletal pain. This study aimed to examine risk factors for musculoskeletal pain among primary school students using smartphones. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 233 school-aged children in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Data collection used a questionnaire for musculoskeletal symptoms using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire with ISO 11,226:2000. Through Chi-square, t-test, and logistic regression analysis, factors independently associated with musculoskeletal pain were determined. An important factor in the development of musculoskeletal pain was the prolonged use of smartphones for longer than 60 min, particularly among children aged 6–9 years old. In regards to musculoskeletal pain, almost 53% of the students used their smartphones while lying down. Posing in a prone position while using a smartphone was 7.37 times more dangerous than sitting. The laying position tilts numerous organs at varying angles, especially the upper arm. The risk of musculoskeletal complaints must be reduced by educating parents, children, and the relevant government organizations about safe smartphone usage. The mentioned factors may be used to anticipate the onset of musculoskeletal pain caused by smartphone use in young children.

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Increased Computer Use is Associated with Trunk Asymmetry That Negatively Impacts Health-Related Quality of Life in Early Adolescents

Cited by 9 publications

References 57 publications

Influences of Smartphone and Computer Use on Health-Related Quality of Life of Early Adolescents

Influences of Smartphone and Computer Use on Health-Related Quality of Life of Early Adolescents

Ocular and musculoskeletal changes in the pediatric population using gadgets

Predictors of Musculoskeletal Pain among Primary School Students Using Smartphones in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

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