Effectiveness of an Ergonomic Education to Modify of Body Posture, Ergonomic Risk Factors and Musculoskeletal Pain Severity in Computer Users
Abstract:
Introduction
Use of computers with disregard ergonomics may lead to health problems, long-term discomfort and physical disabilities and lose workdays. Objective
To assess the effectiveness of an ergonomic education to modify of body posture, ergonomic risk factors and musculoskeletal pain severity in computer users. Materials And Methods
In this Quasi-experimental randomized controlled study, computer users were assigned to two groups: case group (n=75) receiving the theory based on intervention by using construct of theory of planned behavior and stage of change, and control group (n =75). Both groups were evaluated at the beginning of the study and 3 and 6 months later. The following tools were used: the Rapid upper limp Assessment (RULA) method to assess upper-extremity work-related posture, self administrated questionnaire that evaluated TPB constructs, stage of change algorithm, ergonomic risk factors checklist, ergo- knowledge quiz and VAS for assessing musculoskeletal pain severity. The intervention included two program elements: staged matched informative brochure and personalized preventive educational counseling. Results
The intervention group had significantly higher scores than controls in ergo-knowledge, attitudes, perceived behavior control, intention, as well as non natural posture maintenance as goal behaviorLanguage:
Persian
Published:
Journal Of Guilan University Of Medical Sciences, Volume:19 Issue: 74, 2010
Page:
15
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