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Ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders and computer work
Abstract
This review summarizes the knowledge regarding ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders and the association with computer work. A model of musculoskeletal disorders and computer work is proposed and the evidence and implications of the model together with issues for future research is discussed. The model emphasizes the associations between work organization, psychosocial factors and mental stress on the one hand and physical demands and physical load on the other. It is hypothesized that perceived muscular tension is an early sign of musculoskeletal disorder, which arises as a result of work organizational and psychosocial factors as well as from physical load and individual factors. It is further hypothesized that perceptions of exertion and comfort are other possible early signs of musculoskeletal disorders in computer work. Interventions aimed at reducing musculoskeletal disorders due to computer work should be directed at both physical/ergonomic factors and work organizational and psychosocial factors. Interventions should be carried out with management support and active involvement of the individual workers.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Wahlström, J.
- Venue
- Occupational Medicine
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 2005-05-01
- Volume
- 55
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 168-176
- ISSN
- 0962-7480 (ISSN-L)
- 1471-8405
- OpenAlex
- W2153351927
- Cited by
- 422
- References
- 65
- FWCI
- 10.75
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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