Validity of two methods to assess computer use: Self-report by questionnaire and computer use software

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Volumn 37, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 425-431

  Douwes, Marjolein ^a   de Kraker, Heleen ^a   Blatter, Birgitte M ^a  

^a TNO   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Computer use duration; Exposure assessment; Self report; Validity; WorkPace

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER KEYBOARDS; COMPUTER SOFTWARE; STATISTICAL METHODS;

COMPUTER USE DURATION; EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT;

HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION;

ADULT; ARM DISEASE; ARTICLE; COMPUTER; COMPUTER PROGRAM; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; METHODOLOGY; OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE; OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE; OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD; OPERATOR; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUESTIONNAIRE; SELF REPORT; VALIDITY;

EID: 34047253947     PISSN: 01698141     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2007.01.002     Document Type: Article

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