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  The effectiveness of a home-based ergonomics intervention on the proper use of computers by middle school children
 
 
Title: The effectiveness of a home-based ergonomics intervention on the proper use of computers by middle school children
Author: Chad D. Williams
Karen Jacobs
Appeared in: Work
Paging: Volume 18 (2002) nr. 3 pages 261-268
Year: 2002-07-11
Contents: A study was conducted in the homes of middle school children (average age = 12.7 years, SD = 0.52 years) to determine if an educational intervention would increase both the children's and their parents' knowledge of ergonomically correct setup of a computer workstation and computer use. Six children and their parents (n = 6) participated in this study. The study consisted of two data collection sessions over a two-week period. Results suggest a significant (p < 0.05) increase in knowledge of computer use and workstation setup for both parents and children, however, no significant changes in posture were noted between sessions. It was concluded that education is an effective method to increase knowledge of ergonomics in both middle school children and their parents but more research is indicated to understand the linkage between ergonomic understanding and durable accomodations.
Publisher: IOS Press
Source file: Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
 
 

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