Five-year Survey of Personal Computer Work by the Staff of a Teacher Training University and Affiliated Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syou Maki ◽  
Yoko Sakakibara ◽  
Naomi Hisanaga
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Visual Display Terminal ◽  
Eye Fatigue ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Objective: Occupational research relevant to visual display terminal (VDT) work is expanding on a global scale. To date, examination of possible occupational health-related issues has been insufficient. Methods: We conducted a longitudinal survey (2007-2011) at a teacher training university, investigating various kinds of problematic VDT work, revealing the relationships between occupational and environmental factors (work content, workplace, and working posture) and ocular and musculoskeletal symptoms. Results: Whereas symptoms varied somewhat for men and women who were VDT users, “stooping posture” and “work time (≥ 6 hours)” were the causes of symptoms of “eye fatigue” for both sexes. We identified numerous other sex-specific symptoms as well. Conclusions: These results contribute to improvement of teachers’ occupational and environmental health and offer direction for pre-work education.

scholarly journals Ergonomics and musculoskeletal symptoms in surgeons performing endoscopic procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 175628722090480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Omar ◽  
Mohamed F. Sultan ◽  
Eid El Sherif ◽  
Mohamed M. Abdallah ◽  
Manoj Monga
Keyword(s):  
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Prostate Volume ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Laser Prostatectomy ◽  
Visual Display Terminal ◽  
Practice Characteristics ◽  
Laser Enucleation

Background and purpose: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common urologic disorder affecting older men, necessitating medical or surgical intervention. Limited data exists regarding the effect these surgeries have on the endourologist’s musculoskeletal system following the surgery because of the required difficult posture, prolonged procedures, repetitive movements, and the settings of an adjustable visual display terminal workstation. The aim of our study was to survey the prevalence and possible causes of musculoskeletal disorders among endourologists performing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or laser prostatectomy using either holmium laser enucleation or thulium laser enucleation. Materials and methods: An email inviting all members of the Endourological Society to participate in the survey was sent. The questionnaire included different demographic and practice characteristics, with concern regarding performing either TURP or laser prostatectomy and the incidence and type of musculoskeletal incidents following these surgeries. All responses were collected by a commercially available internet based survey host ( www.surveymonkey.com ) over a period of 6 weeks. Results: Of the 121 complete responses, 84 (69%) of endourologists complained of a musculoskeletal disorder following TURP or laser prostatectomy. The most frequent complaint was for neck (64%), followed by back (57%), shoulder (48%), hand (40%), and elbow (18%). The average prostate volume turned out to be the most compelling predictor for musculoskeletal disorder occurrence with an average prostate volume of 76 g operated on by the complaining group compared with 59 g in the noncomplaining group. Those with more severe symptoms were linked to a mean prostate size of 80 g (60–146) and constantly complained of shoulder, neck, or back trouble compared with the less-severely complaining group. Conclusions: A high prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among urologists performing endourologic prostatectomy was confirmed and was found to be proportionally related to the size of the prostate. The integration of an ergonomic specialist inside the operation room to watch and correct the surgeon’s position during endourologic procedures may reduce the endourologist’s exposure to these occupational hazards.

EFFICACY OF PRESSURE-BIOFEEDBACK GUIDED DEEP CERVICAL FLEXOR TRAINING ON NECK PAIN AND MUSCLE PERFORMANCE IN VISUAL DISPLAY TERMINAL OPERATORS

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 1350011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Nezamuddin ◽  
Shahnawaz Anwer ◽  
Sohrab Ahmad Khan ◽  
Ameed Equebal
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Muscle Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Women Patients ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Visual Display Terminal ◽  
Pressure Biofeedback

Purpose: This randomized trial study compared the efficacy of pressure-biofeedback guided deep cervical flexor training as an adjunct with conventional exercise on pain and muscle performance in visually displayed terminal operators. Methods: A total of 50 (22 men and 28 women) patients with neck pain participated in the study. Patients were randomly placed into two groups: a biofeedback group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 25). The biofeedback group received pressure-biofeedback guided deep cervical flexor training program for 5 days a week for 6 weeks, whereas the control group received an exercise program only. Results: On intergroup comparisons, the deep cervical flexor performance in biofeedback group, at the end of 6th week was significantly higher than those of control group (p < 0.01). Pain intensity was also significantly reduced in biofeedback group when compared to control group at the end of trial (p < 0.004). Conclusion: The addition of pressure-biofeedback to a 6-week conventional program appeared to increase deep cervical flexor muscle performance, compared to the exercise program alone for people with reduced muscle performance.

American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations: A Report to the Society

1985 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 987-987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gene Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Text Processing ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
National Standards ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Visual Display Terminal ◽  
The Individual

The American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations, the first standard sponsored by the Human Factors Society, is in the final stages of acceptance as an American National Standard. This standard addresses the physical and perceptual aspects of the visual display terminal workstation as used in text processing, data entry, and data inquiry. Standards take on many different forms and fill a variety of needs. Basically a standard provides a reference. Some standards are written so that two systems may be designed to complement each other or fit together. Lightbulbs and fixtures designed to the same standard will work together. In the case of human factors standards one half of the system is already designed, the human. The variety of the design of this part of the system requires that human factors standards identify the parameters to be considered and the corresponding measurement methods needed to insure that the equipment is designed to fit the individual human. A good solution needs to be based on the particular set of circumstances at hand. The voluntary standards method, known as the American National Standards, provides a vehicle for specifying the appropriate parameters and measurement methods while incorporating the necessary flexibility required to insure good designs for individuals. The purpose of this panel session is to provide the society with an interactive session with representatives of the standards drafting committee. A brief history of the committee and its activities will be presented. The panelists will then describe the approach taken in each of the major sections, the mandatory requirements, and the elements the panelists consider to be of particular interest

Alternative Workstations: Magic Pills for Office Worker Health?

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 460-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Hua Lin ◽  
Carisa Harris-Adamson ◽  
Stephen Bao ◽  
David Rempel ◽  
Lora Cavuoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Office Worker ◽  
Audience Participation ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Worker Health

Routine office or computer work are of public health concerns due to their sedentary nature. Sit- stand desks may be prescribed for employees based on medical or ergonomic factors. Sit-stand or active workstations, either assigned to individual workers or made available in “unassigned” office areas are also making inroads into the workplace with the goal of reducing sedentary work, varying (alternating) work postures, improving productivity, or accommodating workers with musculoskeletal symptoms. This diverse panel will present recent research and practice findings and invite audience participation in a discussion of this trending topic. Studies examining the effects of sit-stand or active workstations on physiological and cardiovascular outcomes will be reported. The effects on movement patterns, performance and productivity will also be examined. Real workplace interventions and examples of practices will be presented. The goal is to provide a forum to share our understanding about the benefits and limitations of various office workstation designs and discuss research needs.

Relationship of Teacher Training and School Characteristics to Middle School State Assessment Results

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 467-476
Author(s):  
Tina J. Hall ◽  
Lori K. Hicklin ◽  
Karen E. French
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
School Characteristics ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Education Indicators ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health Related Fitness

Purpose:To examine the relationship between the South Carolina middle school physical education assessment results and the school characteristics. In addition, the relationship between teacher training attendance and student achievement were determined.Method:Student performance on four physical education indicators in 63 middle schools (and 116 teachers) were reported to the South Carolina Physical Education Assessment Program. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to determine the relationships between school characteristics as predictors of the performance indicator. ANOVAs were conducted to determine the relationship to teacher training and the performance indicators.Results:Statewide averages of student performance indicated that slightly over 50% of middle school students were rated as competent in all physical education indicators except health-related fitness (31.2%). The variability was high among all indicators. The correlations between the poverty index and the physical education indicators were significant and low. Teachers who attended data collection training sessions scored higher on all performance indicators, particularly health-related fitness knowledge. Teachers who attended professional development had significantly higher scores on motor skills, health-related fitness knowledge, and the overall weighted scores and approached significance on the health-related fitness performance.Discussion/Conclusion:This study suggests that teachers and the programs they deliver have a greater impact on student learning than do school characteristics. Teacher training and professional development is warranted. Most compelling is that the results of this study provide a strong argument against the practice of using student scores from other academic content areas to evaluate teacher effectiveness in physical education.

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