Cumulative trauma disorder risk for children using computer products: Results of a pilot investigation with a student convenience sample

Public Health Reports

Volumn 117, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 350-357

  Burke, Adam ^a   Peper, Erik ^a  

^a SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ARTHRALGIA; ARTICLE; BACKACHE; CHILD; COMPUTER; CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDER; FEMALE; HUMAN; HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION; INTERVIEW; MALE; MULTIPLE REGRESSION; NORMAL HUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RISK ASSESSMENT; WRIST;

EID: 0036664891     PISSN: 00333549     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0033-3549(04)50171-1     Document Type: Article

References (28)

1. Kroemer KH, Kroemer HB, Kroemer-Elbert KE. Ergonomics: how to design for ease and efficiency. Englewood Cliffs (NJ): Prentice Hall; 1994.
2. Kuorinka I, Forcier L. Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs): a reference book for prevention. London: Taylor and Francis; 1995.
3. Bammer G. Review of current knowledge - musculoskeletal problems. In: Berlinguet L, Berthelette D, editors. Work with display units 89. Amsterdam: Elsevier Science Publishers; 1990. p. 113-20.
4. Karwowski W, Marras W, editors. The occupational ergonomics handbook. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press; 1998.
5. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. National occupational research agenda. Publication no. 96-15. Washington: Department of Health and Human Services (US); 1996.
6. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workplace injuries and illnesses in 1994. Publication no. 95-508. Washington: Department of Labor (US); 1995.
7. Linden P. Comfort at your computer: body awareness training for pain-free computer use. Berkeley (CA): North Atlantic Books; 2000.
8. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US). Ergonomics: controls. Washington: Occupational Safety and Health Administration [cited 2002 Oct 1]. Available from: URL: http://osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/analysis_tools.html
9. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US). Ergonomic solutions: computer workstations. Washington: Occupational Safety and Health Administration [cited 2002 Oct 1]. Available from: URL: http://osha.gov /SLTC/computerworkstations)_ecat/index.html
10. Deibert MC, Aronsson DD, Johnson RJ, Ettlinger CF, Shealy JE. Skiing injuries in children, adolescents, and adults. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1998;80:25-32.
11. Shorter NA, Mooney DP, Harmon BJ. Snowboarding injuries in children and adolescents. Am J Emerg Med 1999;17:261-3.
12. Sicuranza MJ, McCue FC. Compressive neuropathies in the upper extremity of athletes. Hand Clin 1992;8: 263-73.
13. Watemberg N, Amsel S, Sadeh M, Lerman-Sagie T. Common peroneal neuropathy due to surfing. J Child Neurol 2000;15:420-1.
14. Zetaruk MN, Violan MA, Zurakowski D, Micheli, LJ. Karate injuries in children and adolescents. Accid Anal Prev 2000;32:421-5.
15. Kasteleijn-Nolst Trenite DG, da Silva AM, Ricci S, Binnie CD, Rubboli G, Tassinari CA, Segers JP. Videogame epilepsy: a European study. Epilepsia 1999;40 Suppl 4:70-4.
16. Rushton SK, Riddell PM. Developing visual systems and exposure to virtual reality and stereo displays: some concerns and speculations about the demands on accommodation and vergence. Appl Ergon 1999;30: 69-78.
17. Macgregor DM. Nintendonitis? A case report of repetitive strain injury in a child as a result of playing computer games. Scott Med J 2000;45(5):150.
18. McGrane S. Creating a generation of slouchers. The New York Times, 2001 Jan 4; Sect. G:1.
19. Oates S, Evans G, Hedge A. An anthropometric and postural risk assessment of children's school computer work environments. Comput in Schools 1998; 14(3/4): 55-63.
20. Dill K. Violent video game and trait aggression effects on aggressive behavior, thoughts, and feelings, delinquency, and world. Diss Abstr Int 1999;59(7-B):3769.
21. Colwell J, Payne J. Negative correlates of computer game play in adolescents. Br J Psychol 2000;91(Pt 3):295-310.
22. Funk JB, Buchman D. Playing violent video and computer games and adolescent self-concept. J Comm 1996; 46(2):19-32.
23. Griffiths MD, Hunt N. Dependence on computer games by adolescents. Psychol Rep 1998;82:475-80.
24. Kraut R, Patterson M, Lundmark V, Kiesler S, Mukopadhyay T, Scherlis W. Internet paradox: a social technology that reduces social involvement and psychological well-being? Am Psychol 1998;53:1017-31.
25. Popkin BM, Udry JR. Adolescent obesity increases significantly in second and third generation U.S. immigrants: The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. J Nutr 1998;128:701-6.
26. Hill JO, Peters JC. Environmental contributions to the obesity epidemic. Science 1998;280:1371-4.
27. Moon SD, Sauter SL, editors. Beyond biomechanics: psychosocial aspects of musculoskeletal disorders in office work. London: Taylor & Francis; 1996.
28. Lundberg U, Dohns IE, Melin B, Sandsjo L, Palmerud G, Kadefors R, et al. Psychophysiological stress responses, muscle tension and neck and shoulder pain among supermarket cashiers. J Occup Health Psychol 1999;4: 245-55.