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Summary of Research and Applied Work Papers and References
The papers and references detailed in the Research and Applied pages of this web site are summarized in the following table.You will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view papers in the table below.
| Anthropometrics | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 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 |
| Computer Use | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 2006 | CAKE (Computers and Kids' Ergonomics): The Musculoskeletal Impact of Computer and Electronic Game Use on Children and Adolescents | Gillespie, R.M. | Yes | Yes pdf 562 kb |
| 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 |
| 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 | Ergonomics for Grade School Students Using Laptop Computers | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Computers and Vision | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 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 |
| School Furniture Design | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| School Furniture Design and Behaviour | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 1999 | Children's behaviour and the design of school furniture | Knight, G. | 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 |
| Backpacks and Carrying Cases | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 2002 | Are Backpacks Making Our Children Beasts of Burden? | Jacobs, K. | Yes | Yes pdf 150 kb |
| 1996 | A pilot study of the weight of schoolbags carried by 10-year old children | Casey, G. | Yes | Yes pdf 195kb |
| Low back issues in children and adolescents | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 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 | 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 |
| 1998 | A pilot survey to investigate the incidence of low back pain in school children | Prendeville, K. | Yes | Yes pdf205.5kb |
| 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 |
| Ergonomics and Education | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 2003 | THE TEACHING OF ERGONOMICS IN SCHOOLS: A REVIEW OF THE SITUATION IN THE UK | Woodcock, A. | Yes | Yes pdf 77kb |
| 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 | |
| Educational Environments and Information Technology | ||||
| Year | Title | First Author | Abs. | Paper Avail? |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Issues for Teachers | ||||
| 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 |
| Ergonomics Curriculum | ||||
| 2002 | Ergonomics in Secondary School Curriculum | Woodcock, A. | Yes | Yes pdf 168 kb |
| Safety Issues for Children and Children's Products | ||||
| 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 | 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 |
| Designing with Children | ||||
| 2003 | A STUDY ON COGNITIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN’S INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE USING PARTICIPATORY DESIGN TECHNIQUE | Baek, J-S. | Yes | Yes pdf 107 kb |
| General Children and Ergonomics Issues | ||||
| 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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