Effects of precision demands and mental pressure on muscle activation and hand forces in computer mouse tasks
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The effects on precision demands and mental pressure on the load of the upper extremity are studied. The results suggest that precision demands and mental pressure increase upper extremity load, with mental pressure effects being larger than precision effects.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2004
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Effectiveness of a participatory ergonomics intervention in improving communication and psychosocial exposures
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A study of a change team comprising of members of management, labor union and research team found there is enhanced communication dynamics, but no significant change in worker perceptions of decision latitude and pain severity.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2007
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Nursing staff's perception of changes in patient transfer habits after a course - A phenomenological-hermeneutic study
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A study of perception of changes in patient transfer habits after a course showed that awareness of ones own body and confidence in ones own ability showed differences in supporting the patient move independently.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 2007
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