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Work With the Visual Display Unit: Health Consequences

Pages 107-134 | Published online: 13 Nov 2009

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Mohammad Yadegaripour, Malihe Hadadnezhad, Ali Abbasi, Fereshteh Eftekhari & Afshin Samani. (2021) The Effect of Adjusting Screen Height and Keyboard Placement on Neck and Back Discomfort, Posture, and Muscle Activities during Laptop Work. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction 37:5, pages 459-469.
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Roger Lee, Carole James, Suzi Edwards & Suzanne J. Snodgrass. (2022) Differences in upper body posture between individuals with and without chronic idiopathic neck pain during computerised device use: A 3D motion analysis study. Gait & Posture 95, pages 30-37.
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Giuseppe Buomprisco, Serafino Ricci, Roberto Perri & Simone De Sio. (2021) Health and Telework: New Challenges after COVID-19 Pandemic. European Journal of Environment and Public Health 5:2, pages em0073.
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Athena Nguyen, Federico Arippa, Matthew Kiok, Massimiliano Pau & Carisa Harris-Adamson. 2021. Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021) 783 793 .
Thiago Paulo Frascareli Bento, Guilherme Porfirio Cornelio, Priscila de Oliveira Perrucini, Sandra Fiorelli Almeida Penteado Simeão, Marta Helena Souza de Conti & Alberto de Vitta. (2020) Low back pain in adolescents and association with sociodemographic factors, electronic devices, physical activity and mental health. Jornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português) 96:6, pages 717-724.
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Thiago Paulo Frascareli Bento, Guilherme Porfirio Cornelio, Priscila de Oliveira Perrucini, Sandra Fiorelli Almeida Penteado Simeão, Marta Helena Souza de Conti & Alberto de Vitta. (2020) Low back pain in adolescents and association with sociodemographic factors, electronic devices, physical activity and mental health. Jornal de Pediatria 96:6, pages 717-724.
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Carolin Bontrup, William R. Taylor, Michael Fliesser, Rosa Visscher, Tamara Green, Pia-Maria Wippert & Roland Zemp. (2019) Low back pain and its relationship with sitting behaviour among sedentary office workers. Applied Ergonomics 81, pages 102894.
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Mahmut Ekşioğlu. (2017) Musculoskeletal and visual symptoms among undergraduate students: Individual and computer-use-related risk factors and interference with academic performance. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 60, pages 26-34.
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Konstantinos Perrotis & Cary L. Cooper. 2017. The Spartan W@rker. The Spartan W@rker 29 36 .
Marta Szychlinska, Kotaro Yamakado, Alessandro Castorina & Milos Ljubisavljevic. (2017) The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Highlights on Recent Papers in Musculoskeletal Disorders. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 2:2, pages 10.
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Sabīne Grīnberga. (2016) Software Usability: Concepts, Attributes and Associated Health Problems. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences. 70:5, pages 266-268.
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Vincenzo Cascioli, Zhuofu Liu, Andrew Heusch & Peter W. McCarthy. (2016) A methodology using in-chair movements as an objective measure of discomfort for the purpose of statistically distinguishing between similar seat surfaces. Applied Ergonomics 54, pages 100-109.
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Sani M. Najib & Yusoff B. Saiful. 2016. Advances in Ergonomics in Design. Advances in Ergonomics in Design 373 378 .
Hugo J. E. M. Alberts & Ute. R. Hülsheger. 2015. Mindfulness in Organizations. Mindfulness in Organizations 100 132 .
Solbjørg Makalani Myrtveit, Børge Sivertsen, Jens Christoffer Skogen, Lisbeth Frostholm, Kjell Morten Stormark & Mari Hysing. (2014) Adolescent Neck and Shoulder Pain—The Association With Depression, Physical Activity, Screen-Based Activities, and Use of Health Care Services. Journal of Adolescent Health 55:3, pages 366-372.
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Pernilla Larsman, Roland Kadefors & Leif Sandsjö. (2012) Psychosocial work conditions, perceived stress, perceived muscular tension, and neck/shoulder symptoms among medical secretaries. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health 86:1, pages 57-63.
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Rolf P. Ellegast, Kathrin Kraft, Liesbeth Groenesteijn, Frank Krause, Helmut Berger & Peter Vink. (2012) Comparison of four specific dynamic office chairs with a conventional office chair: Impact upon muscle activation, physical activity and posture. Applied Ergonomics 43:2, pages 296-307.
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Balmatee Bidassie, James D. McGlothlin, Alina Goh, Robert G. Feyen & James W. Barany. (2010) Limited economic evaluation to assess the effectiveness of a university-wide office ergonomics program. Applied Ergonomics 41:3, pages 417-427.
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Celestine A. Ntuen, Michael Goings, Michael Reddin & Ken Holmes. (2009) Comparison between 2-D & 3-D using an autostereoscopic display: The effects of viewing field and illumination on performance and visual fatigue. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 39:2, pages 388-395.
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Nicolas Marmaras, Dimitris Nathanael & Nikos Zarboutis. (2008) The transition from CRT to LCD monitors: Effects on monitor placement and possible consequences in viewing distance and body postures. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 38:7-8, pages 584-592.
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Magne Helland, Gunnar Horgen, Tor Martin Kvikstad, Tore Garthus, Jan Richard Bruenech & Arne Aarås. (2008) Musculoskeletal, visual and psychosocial stress in VDU operators after moving to an ergonomically designed office landscape. Applied Ergonomics 39:3, pages 284-295.
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Åsa Cajander, Inger Boivie & Jan Gulliksen. 2008. Maturing Usability. Maturing Usability 243 266 .
Marilyn Macik-Frey, James Campbell QuickDebra L. Nelson. (2016) Advances in Occupational Health: From a Stressful Beginning to a Positive Future †. Journal of Management 33:6, pages 809-840.
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Karin Lindgren Griffiths, Martin G. Mackey & Barbara J. Adamson. (2007) The Impact of a Computerized Work Environment on Professional Occupational Groups and Behavioural and Physiological Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Symptoms: A Literature Review. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation 17:4, pages 743-765.
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Arne Aarås, G. Horgen & M. Helland. 2007. Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers. Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers 3 9 .
Paula T. Hakala, Arja H. Rimpelä, Lea A. Saarni & Jouko J. Salminen. (2006) Frequent computer-related activities increase the risk of neck–shoulder and low back pain in adolescents. European Journal of Public Health 16:5, pages 536-541.
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Knut Inge Fostervold, Arne Aarås & Ivar Lie. (2006) Work with visual display units: Long-term health effects of high and downward line-of-sight in ordinary office environments. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 36:4, pages 331-343.
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P. Larsman, L. Sandsjö, A. Klipstein, M. Vollenbroek-Hutten & H. Christensen. (2004) Perceived work demands, felt stress, and musculoskeletal neck/shoulder symptoms among elderly female computer users. The NEW study. European Journal of Applied Physiology 96:2, pages 127-135.
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GUNNAR HORGEN, ARNE AARÅS & MAGNE THORESEN. (2004) Will Visual Discomfort among Visual Display Unit (VDU) Users Change in Development When Moving from Single Vision Lenses to Specially Designed VDU Progressive Lenses?. Optometry and Vision Science 81:5, pages 341-349.
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Jason Devereux. (2016) Recurrent Hand/Wrist Problems and Organisation of Work Involving Keyboard Use, Physical Strain and Work-Related Mental Job Stress. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 47:10, pages 1221-1225.
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Inger Boivie, Carl Åborg, Jenny Persson & Mats Löfberg. (2003) Why usability gets lost or usability in in-house software development. Interacting with Computers 15:4, pages 623-639.
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Arne Aarås, Marvin Dainoff, Ola Ro & Magne Thoresen. (2002) Can a more neutral position of the forearm when operating a computer mouse reduce the pain level for VDU operators?. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 30:4-5, pages 307-324.
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Joao Andresen Leitao & Reidun Larsen. (2002) Enhance Human Performance through Advanced Ergonomics in Computer Workplaces. Enhance Human Performance through Advanced Ergonomics in Computer Workplaces.
GUNNAR HORGEN, ARNE AARÅS, HELENE KAISER & MAGNE THORESEN. (2002) Do Specially Designed Visual Display Unit Lenses Create Increased Postural Load Compared with Single-Vision Lenses during Visual Display Unit Work?. Optometry and Vision Science 79:2, pages 112-120.
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Arne Aarås, Gunnar Horgen, Hans-Henrik Bjørset, Ola Ro & Heidi Walsøe. (2001) Musculoskeletal, visual and psychosocial stress in VDU operators before and after multidisciplinary ergonomic interventions. A 6 years prospective study—Part II. Applied Ergonomics 32:6, pages 559-571.
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