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Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2006 |
Bodyspace: anthropometry, ergonomics and the design of work. |
Pheasant, S. |
No |
No |
|
2004 |
School furniture and the user population: an anthropometric perspective. |
Milanese, S. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
An anthropometric and postural risk assessment of children's school computer work environments |
Oates, S. |
No |
No |
|
1990 |
Sex differences in anthropometry for school furniture design |
Jeong, B.Y. |
Yes |
No |
|
1969 |
Anthropometric and physiological considerations in school, office, and factory seating |
Floyd, W.F. |
No |
No |
|
1969 |
Anthropometric data for educational chairs |
Oxford, H.W. |
No |
No |
|
Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2009 |
Ergonomics issues related to children, computers and schools. |
Saito, S. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Evidence-based guidelines for the wise use of computers by children: physical development guidelines. |
Straker, L. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Computer-related posture and musculoskeletal discomfort in middle school students. |
Jacobs, K. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Principles for the wise use of computers by children |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 590kb |
|
2009 |
Computer products usage and prevalence of computer related musculoskeletal discomfort among adolescents. |
Siu, D. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Physical exposure differences between children and adults when using standard and small computer input devices |
Blackstone, J. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Children have less variable postures and muscle activities when using new electronic information technology compared with old paper-based information technology. |
Straker, L. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
A comparison of posture and muscle activity during tablet computer, desktop computer and paper use by young children. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 383kb |
|
2008 |
Children's posture and muscle activity at different computer display heights and during paper information technology use. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2008 |
Computer-related posture and musculoskeletal discomfort in middle school students |
Jacobs, K. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
College students and computers: Assessment of usage patterns and musculoskeletal discomfort |
Noack-Cooper, K. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Children and computer use in the home: Workstations, behaviors, and parental attitudes |
Kimmerly, L. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
A comparison of posture and muscle activity means and variation amongst young children, older children, and young adults whilst working with computers |
Maslen, B. |
No |
Yes pdf 383kb |
|
2008 |
Computer use in school: Its effect on posture and discomfort in schoolchildren |
Kelly, G. |
No |
No |
|
2007 |
An investigation of children’s posture and discomfort during computer use. |
Breen, R. |
No |
No |
|
2007 |
Next generation workers: Identifying and preventing self-reported musculoskeletal discomfort with notebook computer use. |
Jacobs, K. |
No |
No |
|
2007 |
Middle school students’ notebook computer use. |
Jacobs, K. |
No |
No |
|
2007 |
Computer use and habitual spinal posture in Australian adolescents. |
Straker, L |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2006 |
Towards evidence based guidelines for wise use of computers by children. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2006 |
Children and Instant Messaging |
Silvina Ruth Crenzel |
Yes |
Yes pdf 312kb |
|
2006 |
Musculoskeletal Impact of Computer and Electronic Game Use on Children and Adolescents |
R.M. Gollespie |
Yes |
Yes pdf 72kb |
|
2006 |
ITKids: Is a High Computer Display More Physically Demanding for Children? |
L. Straker |
Yes |
Yes pdf 108kb |
|
2006 |
ITKids: Does Computer Use Reduce Postural Variation in Children? |
M. Ciccarelli |
Yes |
Yes pdf 68kb |
|
2006 |
Navigation in Children's Educational Software: The Influence of Multimedia Elements |
A. Carusi |
Yes |
Yes pdf 504kb |
|
2006 |
IT Kids: Exposure to Computers and Adolescents' Neck Posture and Pain |
L. Straker |
Yes |
Yes pdf 172kb |
|
2006 |
Size, Strength and Physical Exposure Differences Between Adult and Child Computer Users |
J.M. Blackstone |
Yes |
Yes pdf 260kb |
|
2006 |
Effect of Computer-Based Instruction on Students' Functional Task Performance |
H. Chiang |
Yes |
Yes pdf 120kb |
|
2006 |
Musculoskeletal Complaints by Middle School Students with Computer Use |
Karen Jacobs |
Yes |
Yes pdf 56kb |
|
2006 |
Size, strength and physical exposure differences between adult and child computer users. |
Blackstone, J. |
No |
|
|
2006 |
Survey of Ergonomics Issues in Computer Classrooms of Latvian and Lithuanian Schools |
Janis Gedrovic |
Yes |
Yes pdf 136kb |
|
2006 |
ITKids: does computer use reduce postural variation in children? |
Ciccarelli, M. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 1,416kb |
|
2006 |
CAKE (Computers and Kids' Ergonomics): The Electronic Game Use on Children and Adolescents |
Gillespie, R.M. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 562kb |
|
2006 |
IT Kids: does computer use reduce postural variation in children? |
Ciccarelli, M. |
No |
|
|
2006 |
Computer-related posture and musculoskeletal discomfort in schoolchildren. |
Dockrell, S. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
Keyboard use and musculoskeletal outcomes among computer users. |
Gerr, F. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
Frequent computer related activities increase the risk of neck-shoulder and low back pain in adolescents. |
Hakala, P. |
No |
No |
|
2005 |
Children’s computer usage: are they at risk of developing repetitive strain injury? |
Ramos, E. |
No |
No |
|
2005 |
Musculoskeletal outcomes in children using information technology- the need for a specific etiological model |
Harris, C. |
No |
No |
|
2005 |
Cervical erector spinae and upper trapezius muscle activity in children using different information technologies. |
Greig, A. |
No |
No |
|
2004 |
The impact of Maine’s one-to-one laptop program on middle school teachers and students. |
Silvermail, D. |
Yes |
Yes pdf |
|
2004 |
Epidemiology of musculoskeletal disorders among computer users: lesson learned from the role of posture and keyboard use. |
Gerr, F. |
No |
No |
|
2003 |
The Research and Design of More Legible and Readable Key Legends for school children while operating Chinese computer keyboard |
Chen, J-C |
Yes |
Yes pdf 115kb |
|
2003 |
PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL REACTIONS IN CHILDREN USING COMPUTER GAMES |
Horie, Y. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 223kb |
|
2003 |
DELIVERING THE POWER OF COMPUTERS TO CHILDREN, WITHOUT HARMING THEIR HEALTH |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 100kb |
|
2003 |
ITKIDS: READING FROM COMPUTERS CREATES DIFFERENT BIOMECHANICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESSES FOR CHILDREN? |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 82kb |
|
2003 |
POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS FACED BY AN ASIAN YOUTH POPULATION WITH INCREASING TRENDS FOR COMPUTER USE |
Szeto, G. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 158kb |
|
2003 |
Computers and young children: social benefit or social problem? |
Attewell, P. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Efficacy of body mechanics education on posture while computing in middle school children. |
Rowe, G. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
A prospective study of computer users: II. Postural risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms and disorders. |
Marcus, M. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Duration of computer use and mouse use in relation to musculoskeletal disorders of neck or upper limb. |
Blatter, B. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
The physical impact of computers and electronic game use on children and adolescents, a review of current literature. |
Gillespie, R. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
The association between children’s computer use and musculoskeletal discomfort. |
Jacobs, K. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
A Healthy Approach to Classroom Computers: Preventing a Generation of Students >From Developing Repetitive Strain Injuries |
Bradley Royster, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 304kb |
|
2002 |
Fraser, M. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 251kb |
|
|
2002 |
Legislating Computer Use in the Classroom: Is it Possible? |
Hainsworth, A. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 116 kb |
|
2002 |
Middle School Children and Their Use of Interactive Media |
Jacobs, K. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 153 kb |
|
2002 |
Effects of notebook computer configuration and task on user biomechanics, productivity, and comfort. |
Sommerich, C. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Computers in the elementary school classroom. |
Bennett, C. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Are children at more risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders from working with computers or with paper? |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 145kb |
|
2001 |
Physical and psychosocial aspects of the learning environment in information technology rich classrooms |
Zandvliet, D.B. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 184kb |
|
2001 |
Ergonomics Programs for Schools: Challenges and Opportunities (powerpoint presentation) |
Hedge, A. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 916kb |
|
2001 |
The Physical Impact of IT use on The Physical Impact of IT use on Children (powerpoint presentation) |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 171kb |
|
2001 |
Making Sure Technology Works for Kids: The Role of Research (presentation) |
Atkinson, N.L. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Computers & Children's Physical Fitness: A Reason for Concern?(presentation) |
Gabbard, C.P. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Computer associated upper extremity symptoms and disability in college students: prevalence, risk factors, impact and strategies for prevention.(presentation) |
Katz, J.N. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Ergonomic aspects of introduction of Information Technology into schools in Japan.(presentation) |
Saito, S. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Vision Issues: Children in a High Tech World.(presentation) |
Sheedy, J. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Growing up with Interactive Media: What we know and what we don't about the impact of new media on children.(presentation) |
Wartella, E. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Is Computer Ergonomics for Elementary and Middle School Students Important?(presentation) |
Williams, I.M. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Computer usage and its relationship with adolescent lifestyle in Hong Kong. |
Ho, S. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Children’s enjoyment and perception of computer use in the home and the school. |
Mumtaz, S. |
No |
No |
|
2000 |
Survey of physical ergonomics issues associated with school children’s’ use of laptop computers |
Harris, C |
No |
No |
|
2000 |
Prevalence of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in college students. |
Katz, J. |
No |
No |
|
2000 |
Survey of physical ergonomics issues associated with school childrens' use of laptop computers. |
Harris, C. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 150kb |
|
2000 |
Scarring a generation of school children through poor introduction of information technology in schools |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 202kb |
|
2000 |
Children, Computers and Classrooms (powerpoint presentation) |
Bennett, C. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 298 kb |
|
2000 |
Ergonomic Issues for Classroom Computing (powerpoint presentation) |
Hedge, A. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 233kb |
|
2000 |
Research Activities onthe Ergonomics of Computers in Schools in Japan (powerpoint presentation) |
Saito, S. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 2299kb |
|
2000 |
Scarring a generation of school children through poor introduction of information technology in schools (powerpoint presentation) |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 203kb |
|
2000 |
Computer Ergonomics for Teachers and Students (powerpoint presentation) |
Williams, I.M. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 219kb |
|
1999 |
A computer in every classroom-are school children at risk for repetitive stress injuries (RSIs)? |
Royster, L. |
No |
No |
|
1999 |
Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders among computer users. |
Tittiranonda, P. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
Computer-related musculoskeletal pain and discomfort among high school students. |
Jones, C. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
Information technology in the New Zealand curriculum and occupational overuse syndrome |
Grant, A. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 136 kb |
|
1998 |
Ergonomics in Schools: Some Issues |
McMillan, N. |
No |
No |
|
1997 |
Computers in schools - an international project under planning |
Bergvist, U. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 12kb |
|
1997 |
Aspects on the Swedish provisions on work with VDUs in telework and at school |
Jonsson, C. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 14kb |
|
1997 |
Computer operation by primary school children in Japan-- present condition and issues |
Noro, K. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 26kb |
|
1997 |
Postural load during VDU work: a comparison between various work postures. |
Aaras, A. |
No |
No |
|
1997 |
Musculoskeletal disorders and workplace factors. |
Bernard, B. |
No |
No |
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Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2009 |
Encouraging good posture in school children using computers. |
Robbins, M. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Understanding and preventing computer vision syndrome. |
Loh, K. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Computer vision syndrome: a widely spreading but largely unknown epidemic among computer users. |
Yan, Z. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Musculoskeletal symptoms of the upper extremities and the neck: A cross-sectional study on prevalence and symptom-predicting factors at visual display terminal workstations. |
Klussmann, A. |
No |
No |
|
2007 |
The effects of visual display distance on eye accommodation, head posture, and vision and neck symptoms. |
Rempel, D. |
No |
No |
|
2007 |
Visual ergonomics in the workplace. |
Anshel, J. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
Workplace interventions to prevent musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and disorders among computer users: a systematic review. |
Brewer, S. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
The association between information and communication technology exposure and physical activity, musculoskeletal and visual symptoms and socio-economic status in five year olds. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2005 |
Computer vision syndrome: a review |
Blehm, C. |
No |
No |
|
2003 |
A synopsis of the prevalence rates and environment risk factors for myopia. |
Saw, S. |
No |
No |
|
2003 |
Prevalence of myopia among primary school children in eastern Sydney. |
Junghans, B. |
No |
No |
|
2003 |
A Case Report of Ophthalmologic Problems Associated with the Use of Information Technology among Young Students in Japan |
Marumoto, T. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 506kb |
|
2002 |
Students' Musculoskeletal and Visual Concerns |
Williams, I.M. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 191 kb |
|
2002 |
Physician Perspectives on Children's Musculoskeletal and Vision Disorders in Geneva, Switzerland |
Gierlach, P. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 151 kb |
|
2002 |
Students musculoskeletal and visual concerns. (Presentation) |
Williams, I. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Examining children’s reasing performance and preference for different computer-displayed text. |
Bernard, M. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Effects of ergonomic intervention in work with video display units. |
Ketola, R. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Effects on computer monitor viewing angle and related factors on performance and preference outcomes. |
Sommerich, C. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
A field evaluation of monitor placement effects in VDT users. |
Psihogios, J. |
No |
No |
|
1999 |
Visual ergonomics in the office- guidelines. |
Ankrum, D. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
The effects of video display terminal height on the operator: a comparison of the 15 degree and 40 degree recommendations. |
Turville, K. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
The effect of imposed and self-selected computer monitor height on posture and gaze angle. |
Burgess-Limerick, R. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
Preferred position of visual displays relative to the eyes: a field study of visual strain and individual differences. |
Jaschinski, W. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
Significant correlation between school myopia and postural parameters of students while studying. |
Marumoto, T. |
No |
No |
|
1993 |
Dry eyes and video display terminals. |
Tsubota, K. |
No |
No |
|
Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2009 |
House Bill #443: An act relative to the consideration of ergonomically designed school buildings. |
Jacobs, K. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Effect of visual display height on modeled upper and lower cervical gravitational moments, muscle capacity and relative strain. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf2.13mb |
|
2009 |
Evaluating the ergonomics of a student learning environment |
Rudolf, M. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Does ergonomic mismatch at school impact pain in school children? |
Brewer, J. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Human-seat interface analysis of upper and lower body weight distribution. |
Nag, P. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
The impact of computer display height and desk design on muscle activity during information technology work by young adults. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2008 |
The impact of computer display height and desk design on 3D posture during information technology work by young adults. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2007 |
Effect of horizontal position of the computer keyboard on upper extremity posture and muscular load during computer work. |
Kotani, K. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
Development of a Furniture System to Match Student Needs in New Zealand Schools |
P.J. Kane |
Yes |
Yes pdf 1100kb |
|
2006 |
Evaluation of Three Types of School Furniture According to prEN 1729 |
R.R.E.E. Motmans |
Yes |
Yes pdf 56kb |
|
2006 |
Development and Testing of School Furniture for Disabled Pupils |
Huwiler, H. |
No |
Yes pdf 981kb |
|
2006 |
Musculoskeletal disorders and computer work: the impact of workstation layout on posture and muscle load of the upper limbs. |
Delisle, A. |
No |
No |
|
2004 |
Sitting habits in elementary schoolchildren: a traditional versus a “Moving school.” |
Cardon, G. |
No |
No |
|
2004 |
School furniture and the user population: an anthropometric perspective. |
Milanese, S. |
No |
No |
|
2003 |
ADJUSTABLE TABLES AND CHAIRS CORRECT POSTURE AND LOWER MUSCLE TENSION AND PAIN IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS |
Hänninen, O. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 71kb |
|
2002 |
Juvenile Computer Seating Design Recommendations and Analogs |
Herring, D. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 425 kb |
|
2002 |
Computer environments for children: A Review of design issues. |
Barrero, M. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
The effect of individually adjusted workstations on upper quadrant posture and muscle activity in school children. |
Straker, L. |
No |
No |
|
1999 |
Mismatch of classroom furniture and student body dimensions: empirical findings and health implications. |
Parcells, C. |
No |
No |
|
1999 |
Comparative study of two different kinds of school furniture among children. |
Troussier, B. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
The effect of computer workstation design on student posture |
Laeser, K., Maxwell, L., & Hedge, A. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
A preliminary ergonomic and postural assessment of computer work settings in American elementary schools |
Oates, S. |
No |
No |
|
1997 |
Changing standards for school furniture |
Mandal, A.C. |
No |
No |
|
1996 |
The potential use and measurement of alternative work stations in UK schools |
Taylour, J.A. |
No |
No |
|
1995 |
A comparative study of three different kinds of school furniture |
Aagaard-Hansen, J. |
No |
No |
|
1995 |
Effect of workstation design on sitting posture in young children |
Marschall, M. |
No |
No |
|
1994 |
The working position of school children |
Storr-Paulsen, A. |
No |
No |
|
1993 |
Evaluation of working position of school children |
Mandal, A.C. |
No |
No |
|
1993 |
CEN/207/WGS/TG1 1993, European standards for chairs and tables for school furniture |
CEN/TC 207/WG S/TG1 |
No |
No |
|
1992 |
Is school furniture responsible for student seating discomfort? |
Evans, O. |
No |
No |
|
1991 |
Why ergonomic designs and school? |
Kayis, B. |
No |
No |
|
1990 |
School seating arrangements – An example of school based research in ergonomics |
Oates, E. |
No |
No |
|
1983 |
Postural fault in school children |
Johnsson, B. |
No |
No |
|
1982 |
The correct height of school furniture |
Mandel, A.C. |
No |
No |
|
1980 |
An ergonomic appraisal of educational desks |
Hira, D.S. |
No |
No |
|
1976 |
School furniture: standing and sitting postures |
Dillon, J. |
No |
No |
|
1962 |
Preliminary report on the sitting postures of school children |
Karvonen, M.J. |
No |
No |
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Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2009 |
The effect of forearm support on children's head, neck and upper limb posture and muscle activity during computer use |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 375kb |
|
2009 |
The influence of desk and display design on posture and muscle activity variability whilst performing information technology tasks. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2006 |
Evaluation of Three Types of School Furniture According to prEN 1729 |
R.R.E.E. Motmans |
Yes |
Yes pdf 56kb |
|
2006 |
Evaluation of Three Types of School Furniture According to prEN 1729 (powerpoint presentation) |
Roeland Motmans |
Yes |
No pdf 668kb |
|
2006 |
Development and Testing of School Furniture Suitable for Disabled Pupils |
H. Huwiler |
Yes |
Yes pdf 260kb |
|
2004 |
Classroom posture and self-reported back and neck pain in schoolchildren. |
Murphy, S. |
No |
No |
|
2004 |
The effect of forearm support on musculoskeletal discomfort during cell centre work. |
Cook, C. |
No |
No |
|
2003 |
Guidelines for computer workstations. |
Cook, C. |
No |
No |
|
1999 |
Children's behaviour and the design of school furniture |
Knight, G. |
No |
No |
|
1995 |
Effect of work station design on sitting posture in young children. |
Marschall, M. |
No |
No |
|
1994 |
The effects of ergonomically designed school furniture on pupils' attitudes, symptoms and behaviour |
Linton, S.J. |
No |
No |
|
1992 |
Seating arrangements and classroom behaviour |
Wheldall, K. |
No |
No |
|
Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2009 |
School backpacks: It’s more than just a weight problem |
Talbott, N.R. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Perceived school bag load, duration of carriage, and method of transport to school are associated with back and neck pain in adolescents: An observational study. |
Haselgrove, C. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2008 |
The Backpack problem is evident but the solution is less obvious |
Lindstrom-Hazel, D. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Backpack load limit recommendation for middle school students based on physiological and psychophysical measurements |
Bauer, D.H. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Effect of backpack load placement on posture and spinal curvature in prepubescent children |
Brackley, H.M. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Are Backpacks Making Our Children Beasts of Burden? |
Jacobs, K. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 150 kb |
|
2006 |
Schoolbag Weight and the Effects of Schoolbag Carriage on Secondary School Students |
S. Dockrell |
Yes |
Yes pdf 72kb |
|
1996 |
A pilot study of the weight of schoolbags carried by 10-year old children |
Casey, G. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 195kb |
|
2006 |
Effects of a Two-School-Year Multi-Factorial Back Education Program in Elementary Schoolchildren |
E. Geldhof |
Yes |
Yes pdf 64kb |
|
Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
| 2009 | Thoracic spine pain in the general population: Prevalence, incidence and associated factors in children, adolescents and adults. A systematic review. | Briggs | Yes | Yes pdf 558kb |
|
2006 |
Frequent computer-related activities increase the risk for neck–shoulder and low back pain in adolescents. |
Hakala,P. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
Computer-Related Posture and Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Schoolchildren |
S. Dockrell |
Yes |
Yes pdf 68kb |
|
2006 |
The effects of a two-school-year multi-factorial back education program in elementary schoolchildren |
Geldhof, Elisabeth |
Yes |
Yes pdf 589kb |
|
2003 |
SPINAL MUSCULOSKELETAL DISCOMFORT IN NEW ZEALAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS |
Legg, S.J. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 38kb |
|
2003 |
BACK PAIN AMONGST SCHOOLCHILDREN AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS |
Murphy, S. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 126kb |
|
2002 |
Back pain amoungst school children and physical risk factors at school |
Murphy, S. |
No |
contact author |
|
in press |
Back education in elementary school: knowledge and perceptions of pupils, parents and teachers |
Cardon, G. |
No |
contact author |
|
in press |
Back education efficacy in elementary school children: a one-year follow-up study |
Cardon, G. |
No |
contact author |
|
2001 |
Low back joint loading and kinematics during standing and unsupported sitting. |
Callaghan, J. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
Back care education in elementary school children: a pilot study investigating the complementary role of the class teacher |
Cardon, G. |
Yes |
contact author |
|
2001 |
Generalisation of back care principles by Elementary School children: evaluation with a practical test and a candid camera observation |
Cardon, G. |
Yes |
contact author |
|
2000 |
Effects of back care education in Elementary school children |
Cardon, G. |
Yes |
contact author |
|
1999 |
Low back pain in a population of school children. |
Gunzburg, R. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
A pilot survey to investigate the incidence of low back pain in school children |
Prendeville, K. |
Yes |
|
|
1996 |
Primary Prevention, education, and low back pain among school children |
Balague, F. |
Yes |
No |
|
1995 |
Low Back Pain in Schoolchildren |
Balague, F. |
No |
No |
|
1994 |
Non-Specific Low-Back Pain Among Schoolchildren: A Field Survey with Analysis of Some Associated Factors |
Balague, F. |
Yes |
No |
|
1993 |
Cross-sectional study of the isometric muscle trunk strength among school children |
Balague, F. |
No |
No |
|
1992 |
The epidemiology of low-back pain in an adolescent population |
Olsen, T.L. |
No |
No |
|
1991 |
Back pain in schoolchildren |
Davoine, P. |
No |
No |
|
1991 |
The epidemiology of pain in children and adolescents: a review |
Goodman, J.E. |
No |
No |
|
1990 |
Förekomst av ryggont i årskurs 8 ock 9' (The occurrence of back pain in 8th and 9th graders) |
Brattberg, G. |
No |
No |
|
1988 |
Low back pain in schoolchildren |
Balague, F. |
No |
No |
|
1985 |
Prediction of cervical and low-back pain based on routine school health examinations |
Hertzberg, A. |
No |
No |
|
1974 |
Ryglidelser hos skolebörn (Back pain in school aged children) |
Engbaek, S. |
No |
No |
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Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2008 |
The Hexagon-Spindle Model for Educational Ergonomics |
Benedyk, R. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Applying the Hexagon-Spindle Model to the design of school environments for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders |
Woodcock, A. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
Diagram Design Method to Enhance Mathematical Learning |
K. Puphaiboon |
Yes |
Yes pdf 64kb |
|
2005 |
Developing hands on ergonomics lessons for youth. |
Bennett, C. |
No |
|
|
2003 |
THE TEACHING OF ERGONOMICS IN SCHOOLS: A REVIEW OF THE SITUATION IN THE UK |
Woodcock, A. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 77kb |
|
2003 |
An investigation of primary school teachers education on computer related ergonomics. |
Dockrell, S. |
No |
|
|
2002 |
The effectiveness of ergonomic intervention in the classroom. |
Shinn, J. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Effects of a participatory ergonomics intervention computer workshop for university students: a pilot intervention to prevent disability in tomorrow’s workers. |
Robertson, M |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
The effectiveness of a home-based ergonomics intervention on the proper use of computers by middle school children. |
Williams, C. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Office ergonomics education: A comparison of traditional and participatory methods. |
Bohr, P. |
No |
No |
|
2001 |
The Teaching of Ergonomics in Schools: What is Happening? |
Woodcock, A. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 157kb |
|
|
Educational Ergonomics: Educational Design and Educational Performance |
Smith, T.J. |
No |
No |
|
|
Human Factors/Ergonomics Issues with Online and Distance Learning |
Smith, T.J. |
No |
No |
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Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2006 |
Social Cybernetic Strategies for Asynchronous Learning |
Thomas J. Smith |
Yes |
Yes pdf 260kb |
|
2002 |
Changing education ergonomics |
Bennett, C. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 192 kb |
|
2002 |
Impact of the New Educational Technology Standards on USA Schools |
Napper, V. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 154 kb |
|
2001 |
Internet access in U.S. public schools and classrooms: 1994-2000 NCES 2001-071 |
Cattagni, A. |
No |
No |
|
2000 |
Computer ergonomics for teachers and students. |
Williams, I. |
No |
No |
|
1998 |
Running to catch a moving train: Schools and information technologies. |
Becker, H.J. |
No |
No |
|
1997 |
Report to the President on the use of technology to strengthen K-12 education in the United States |
Pres. Committee of advisors on Sci & Tech. |
No |
No |
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Year |
Title |
First Author |
Abs. |
Paper Avail? |
|
2003 |
AN INVESTIGATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS EDUCATION ON COMPUTER RELATED ERGONOMICS |
Dockrell, S. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 85kb |
|
2001 |
Elementary School Teachers' Working Comfort while Using Computers in School and at Home |
Williams, I.M. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 168kb |
|
2000 |
Health Risks with Computer Use in New Zealand Schools |
Lai, K-W. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 65kb |
|
2000 |
Teachers' Tools for the 21st Century: A Report on Teachers' Use of Technology NCES 2000-102 |
US Department of Education |
No |
No |
|
1999 |
Will new teachers be prepared to teach in a digital age? |
Moursund, D |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Facilitating student learning about ergonomics and healthy computing skills via participatory ergonomics |
Korkmaz, S.V. |
No |
No |
|
2008 |
Ergonomics for children: An educational program for elementary school |
Heyman, E. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
Developing Hands-on Ergonomic Lessons for Youth |
C.L. Bennett |
Yes |
Yes pdf 1300kb |
|
2006 |
Buildings for Schools - A Case Study |
M. Newman |
Yes |
Yes pdf 60kb |
|
2006 |
Ergonomic Programs in the School Curriculum: Attitudes of Teachers' College Students |
E. Heyman |
Yes |
Yes pdf 72kb |
|
2006 |
Ergonomics for Children: An Educational Program for Physical Education Students |
E. Heyman |
Yes |
Yes pdf 60kb |
|
2002 |
Ergonomics in Secondary School Curriculum |
Woodcock, A. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 168 kb |
|
2008 |
Why do children think they get discomfort related to daily activities? |
Coleman, J. |
No |
Yes pdf 59.9kb |
|
2006 |
Children's Expectations and Beliefs Toward the Relative Safety of Riding Bicycles at Night |
William J. Viigilante Jr. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 72kb |
|
2006 |
The Matching Game: Educating Children about Household Hazards and Warning Symbols |
C.B. Mayhorn |
Yes |
Yes pdf 108kb |
|
2006 |
Evaluation of Cross-Walk Timing and the Application of a Standard Crossing Light Timing Formula |
L.J.H. Schulze |
Yes |
Yes pdf 72kb |
|
2006 |
Educating Children about Household Hazards and Warning Symbols |
Mayhorn, Christopher B. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 54kb |
|
2003 |
THE ERGONOMIC RESEARCH AND DESIGN EVALUATION OF CHILD CAR SAFETY SEATING DEVICE |
Lai, H-H. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 103kb |
|
2003 |
Towards Swedish Guidelines for Children's Agricultural Tasks |
Lundqvist |
Yes |
Yes pdf 70kb |
|
2003 |
Physical Demands of Installing Forward Facing Child Safety Seats Into Vehicles |
Potvin, J.R. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 123kb |
|
2002 |
Cumulative trauma disorder rick for children using computer products: results of a pilot investigation with a student convenience sample. |
Burke, A. |
No |
No |
|
2002 |
Encounters with Child's Meal Toys: Observations of Parents' and Children's Precautionary Behaviors |
Brown, S. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 206 kb |
|
2002 |
Design of Childproof Barriers to Prevent Falls From a Height in Public Places |
Culvenor, J. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 174 kb |
|
2002 |
Child-Centered Safety Research Issues |
Smith-Jackson, T. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 182 kb |
|
2006 |
Designing a Tailorable Environment for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders |
A. Woodcock |
Yes |
Yes pdf 88kb |
|
2003 |
A STUDY ON COGNITIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN’S INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE USING PARTICIPATORY DESIGN TECHNIQUE |
Baek, J-S. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 107 kb |
|
2009 |
Relationships between prolonged neck/shoulder pain and sitting spinal posture in male and female adolescents |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2009 |
IT Kids: how children’s postural variation differs from adults when using different information and communication technologies. |
Ciccarelli, M. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Active input provides more movement and muscle activity during electronic game playing by children. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 435kb |
|
2009 |
Thoracic spinal pain in youth: Should we be concerned |
Briggs, A. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2009 |
Fear of failure: Implications for military health care specialist student training |
Rice, V.J. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Ergonomic design of head gear for use by rural youths in summer |
Mukhopadhyay, P. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Evaluation of two posture survey instruments for assessing computing postures among college students |
Chaumont Menendez, C. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Ergonomics related to seating arrangements in the classroom: Worst in South East Asia? The situation in Sri Lankan school children |
Jayaratne, I.L.K. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
The epidemiology of upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms on a college campus |
Chaumont Menendez, C. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Self-reported health status of students in-processing into military medical advanced individual training |
Rice, V.J.B. |
No |
No |
|
2009 |
Neck/shoulder pain in adolescents is not related to the level or nature of self-reported physical activity or type of sedentary activity in an Australian pregnancy cohort |
Briggs, A. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2009 |
Rationale, design and methods for a randomised and controlled trial to investigate whether home access to electronic games decreases children's physical activity. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 282kb |
|
2009 |
Children have less variable postures and muscle activities when using new electronic information technology compared with old paper-based information technology. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2008 |
Sitting spinal posture in adolescents differs between genders, but is not clearly related to neck/shoulder pain: An epidemiological survey |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2007 |
Effect of screen based media on energy expenditure and heart rate in 9-12 year old children. |
Straker, L. |
Yes |
Yes |
|
2006 |
Television, computer use, physical activity, diet, and fatness in Australian adolescents. |
Cameron, C. |
No |
No |
|
2006 |
Sleepiness in Working Teens Attending Evening Classes |
L.R. Teixeiraf |
Yes |
Yes pdf 44kb |
|
2004 |
Classroom posture and self-reported back and neck pain in schoolchildren. |
Murphy, S. |
No |
No |
|
2004 |
Upper quadrant postural changes of school children in response to interaction with different information technologies. |
Briggs, A. |
No |
No |
|
2003 |
ErgoKids: How will Future Generations Deal with Current Exposures |
Schultz, L.J.H. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 47kb |
|
2003 |
ERGONOMICS FOR CHILDREN AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS - AROUND THE WORLD |
Bennett, C. |
Yes |
Yes pdf 2Mb kb |
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