Journal article
Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review
Journal of occupational rehabilitation, Vol.16(3), pp.325-358
09/2006
DOI: 10.1007/s10926-006-9031-6
PMID: 16933148
Abstract
The literature examining the effects of workstation, eyewear and behavioral interventions on musculoskeletal and visual symptoms among computer users is large and heterogeneous.
A systematic review of the literature used a best evidence synthesis approach to address the general question "Do office interventions among computer users have an effect on musculoskeletal or visual health?" This was followed by an evaluation of specific interventions.
The initial search identified 7313 articles which were reduced to 31 studies based on content and quality. Overall, a mixed level of evidence was observed for the general question. Moderate evidence was observed for: (1) no effect of workstation adjustment, (2) no effect of rest breaks and exercise and (3) positive effect of alternative pointing devices. For all other interventions mixed or insufficient evidence of effect was observed.
Few high quality studies were found that examined the effects of interventions in the office on musculoskeletal or visual health.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review
- Creators
- Shelley Brewer - Southwest Center for Educational ExcellenceDwayne Van Eerd - Institute for Work & HealthBenjamin C Amick IIIEmma Irvin - Institute for Work & HealthKent M Daum - School of OptometryFred Gerr - Department of Environmental and Occupational HealthJ Steven Moore - Department of Environmental and Occupational HealthKim Cullen - Institute for Work & HealthDavid Rempel - University of California
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of occupational rehabilitation, Vol.16(3), pp.325-358
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10926-006-9031-6
- PMID
- 16933148
- ISSN
- 1053-0487
- eISSN
- 1573-3688
- Grant note
- T42 OH008421 / NIOSH CDC HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2006
- Academic Unit
- Occupational and Environmental Health; Epidemiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984364416002771
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