scholarly journals The Risks of Prolonged Sitting for Motion Graphic Design Office Workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Ivan ◽  
Julius Andi Nugroho ◽  
Elina Elina
Keyword(s):  
Graphic Design ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Prolonged Sitting ◽  
Design Office ◽  
Motion Graphic

scholarly journals Effectiveness of workplace exercise interventions in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in office workers: a protocol of a systematic review

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e038854
Author(s):  
Carlos Tersa-Miralles ◽  
Roland Pastells-Peiró ◽  
Francesc Rubí-Carnacea ◽  
Filip Bellon ◽  
Esther Rubinat Arnaldo
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Physical Strength ◽  
Prolonged Sitting ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionPhysical inactivity due to changes in our society towards more sedentary behaviours is leading to health problems. Increasing physical activity might be a good strategy to improve physical strength and reduce the prevalence of illnesses associated with prolonged sitting. Office workers exhibit a sedentary lifestyle with short rest periods or even without pauses during the workday. It is important to perform workplace interventions to treat musculoskeletal disorders caused by prolonged sitting and lack of movement adopted on the office setting. This article describes a protocol for a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise interventions on office workers in their work environment.Methods and analysisA literature search will be performed in the PubMed, CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Library, Scopus, ISI WoS and PeDRO databases for randomised controlled trials and studies published from 1 January 2010 to 31 July 2020 in English or Spanish. The participants will be office workers who spend most of their work time in a sitting position. The interventions performed will include any type of exercise intervention in the workplace. The outcome measures will vary in accordance with the aim of the intervention observed. The results of the review and the outcomes from the studies reviewed will be summarised with a narrative synthesis. The review protocol was developed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required. The review outcomes and the additional data obtained will be disseminated through publications and in scientific conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020177462.

scholarly journals Development of Motion Graphic as Education Material for Promoting Shipping Industry Using EPIC Model Testing

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Mirza Oktanizar ◽  
Dwi Ely Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Graphic Design ◽  
General Public ◽  
Model Testing ◽  
Effective Range ◽  
Shipping Industry ◽  
Motion Graphics ◽  
Epic Model ◽  
Education Material ◽  
Index Terms ◽  
Motion Graphic

Education related to problems in the shipping industry to the general public who have no background in the shipping industry and activities when ships dock at the port becomes a challenge to conduct research. This research develops multimedia motion graphics to combine graphic design, animation, text, and sound in visualizing materials and activities in the shipping industry. Stages of making multimedia start from ideas, narration, storyboard, tracing, editing, rendering, and testing. The research uses the EPIC Model testing by paying attention to aspects of empathy, persuasion, impact, and communication. The results of testing the effectiveness of the EPIC model obtained an EPIC rate of 4.15, which means that the resulting motion graph falls within the effective range criteria.   Index terms— multimedia; motion graphic; EPIC model; effectiveness

scholarly journals Creative Approach to Visual Learning: The Use of Filmmaking Techniques and the Rhetoric of Typography

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Dimovski ◽  
Irma Puškarević
Keyword(s):  
Graphic Design ◽  
Art History ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Cognitive Effort ◽  
Rhetorical Figures ◽  
Present Complex ◽  
The Common ◽  
Video Compositing ◽  
Motion Graphic ◽  
Semantic Properties

This paper outlines the creative methods of visual learning – one that is applied in the field of art history and the other that derives from the practice of typography. The first method considers artwork analysis, particularly, the analysis of paintings. In order to present complex narratives that exist below the surface of an artwork, art history methods apply concepts that are hard for a learner to follow and understand. The use of the common means of visual learning (graphics, charts, maps) may enhance the acquisition of knowledge. However, if we try to push this means further, we may suggest a creative approach to visual learning that uses more elements. Some of them can be found in the field of motion graphic design, video compositing and editing, animation, and film. Similarly, creative visual learning concepts can be found in the practice of graphic design, that is, typography. The analysis of rhetorical figures in advertisement, for example, presents us with an inspiring notion of applying figuration to a typeface design. This concept is suggested, by researchers, to increase positive cognitive effort and memory. Therefore, effects of functional and semantic properties of typefaces should be a matter for consideration in the future tools for visual literacy.

Perceived musculoskeletal discomfort and its association with postural shifts during 4-h prolonged sitting in office workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 103225
Author(s):  
Pooriput Waongenngarm ◽  
Allard J. van der Beek ◽  
Nipaporn Akkarakittichoke ◽  
Prawit Janwantanakul
Keyword(s):  
Office Workers ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Prolonged Sitting

scholarly journals Corrigendum to “Office workers' objectively assessed total and prolonged sitting time: Individual-level correlates and worksite variations” [Prev. Med. Rep. 4 (2016) 184–191]

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 301-302
Author(s):  
Nyssa T. Hadgraft ◽  
Genevieve N. Healy ◽  
Neville Owen ◽  
Elisabeth A.H. Winkler ◽  
Brigid M. Lynch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Office Workers ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Prolonged Sitting

scholarly journals Long-Term Access to Sit-Stand Workstations in a Large Office Population: User Profiles Reveal Differences in Sitting Time and Perceptions

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidewij Renaud ◽  
Maaike Huysmans ◽  
Hidde van der Ploeg ◽  
Erwin Speklé ◽  
Allard van der Beek
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
User Profiles ◽  
Prolonged Sitting ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Office Employees

Background: To decrease the detrimental health effects of prolonged sitting, the implementation of sit-stand workstations is a commonly used intervention for office workers. Most studies on this topic evaluated the effects of newly introduced sit-stand workstations. The objective of this study was to determine how often and how long the standing option is used and how the use of sit-stand workstations is perceived in office workers with long-term access to these workstations. Methods: Using an online survey, 1098 office employees responded to questions about frequency of usage of the sit-stand workstation, sitting time, physical activity, and positive and negative perceptions of the use of the sit-stand workstations. Results: Based on the frequency of use, three user groups were identified: non-users (32.1%), monthly/weekly users (37.5%) and daily users (30.4%). Non-users reported to sit more, stand less and have longer bouts of sitting, compared to monthly/weekly users, and these differences were even larger compared to daily users. A higher proportion of daily users perceived the use of the sit-stand workstation as being more healthy and appealing and making them more productive and energetic compared to the non-users. A higher proportion of the non-users perceived it as being uncomfortable, distracting, and unpractical, compared to the other user groups. Conclusions: The differences between the three identified user groups with respect to sitting, standing and perceptions of sit-stand workstations, might be helpful in tailoring future interventions to reduce occupational sitting time, to increase the reach, effectiveness and sustainability.

When Unnecessary Tasks Weigh Heavily on the Back: A Diary Study on Musculoskeletal Pain

2021 ◽  
pp. 216507992199483
Author(s):  
Yannik Faes ◽  
Achim Elfering
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Multilevel Regression ◽  
Multilevel Regression Analysis ◽  
Prolonged Sitting

Background: Auxiliary tasks such as administrative work often include tasks that are unnecessary in the view of workers but still have to be done. These tasks can threaten a worker’s self-esteem. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of unnecessary and unreasonable tasks on musculoskeletal pain. Methods: Fifty-five office workers (29 male; mean age = 41.96, SD = 14.2 years) reported their unnecessary and unreasonable tasks at the beginning of the study and kept a diary of their daily musculoskeletal pain over 5 weeks, using a visual analogue scale. Other work-related risk factors (prolonged sitting), job resources (participation in decision-making), and individual risk factors (sex, smoking, exercise, body mass index, maladaptive back beliefs) were controlled for in multilevel regression analysis. Findings: Multilevel regression analysis with 742 reports showed unnecessary tasks ( B = 4.27, p = .006)—but not unreasonable tasks ( B = 3.05, p = .074)—to predict the daily intensity of musculoskeletal pain, beyond other significant risk factors, such as prolonged sitting ( B = 2.06, p = .039), body mass index ( B = 1.52, p < .001), and maladaptive back beliefs ( B = 3.78, p = .003). Participation in decision-making was not a significant protective factor ( B = −1.67, p = .176). Conclusions/Application to Practice: The higher frequency of unnecessary tasks—compared with unreasonable tasks—could place workers at risk for musculoskeletal pain. Work redesign that reduces unnecessary and unreasonable tasks can make a valuable contribution to worker health and safety among office workers.

Occupational sitting time, its determinants and intervention strategies in Malaysian office workers: a mixed-methods study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saiful Adli Suhaimi ◽  
Andre Matthias Müller ◽  
Eliza Hafiz ◽  
Selina Khoo
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Occupational Sitting ◽  
Prolonged Sitting ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Malaysian Government

Abstract Adults who accumulate a lot of sedentary time per day are at an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Prolonged sitting is also associated with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. With the increase in desk-based office work, many office workers spend long hours sitting at the workplace. The aim of this study was to assess occupational sitting time in Malaysian government office workers, and investigate determinants of occupational sitting time and potential strategies to interrupt sitting time. We conducted a mixed-methods study consisting of a survey and focus group discussions (FGDs). A total of 1338 office workers from 24 Malaysian ministries completed the Occupational Sitting and Physical Activity Questionnaire. Twenty-nine office workers who spent at least 7 h per day sitting at work participated in FGDs. We enquired about knowledge, awareness and perceptions related to prolonged sitting time, barriers and facilitators to sitting time at work, and potential intervention strategies. Mean daily sitting time at work was 5.96 h (standard deviation = 1.37 h). FDGs confirmed barriers and facilitators to sitting time in accordance with the social-ecological model for health. Intrapersonal, social and physical environmental factors as well as organizational culture and organizational policy were mentioned to affect occupational sitting time. The results show that Malaysian government office workers spent a significant amount of time sitting at work and we identified multi-level factors influencing sitting time. A smartphone-based intervention to interrupt sitting time at work was suggested and is currently being tested.

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