Non-ergonomic mouse use by administrative personnel [Uso del ratón no ergonómico en personal administrativo]

Authors

  • Darwin Raúl Noroña-Salcedo Autonomous Regional University of the Andes. UNIANDES, Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10050600

Keywords:

occupational diseases, occupational medicine, human machine interaction

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze the use of non-ergonomic mice by administrative personnel at the Hospital General Docente Ambato - Ecuador. The study is descriptive. 83.6% of the personnel studied maintained a seated position, well supported and with a trunk-hip angle greater than 90°. The majority of the personnel under study, 76.4%, remained seated with legs and feet well supported. 16.4% stand with their weight symmetrically distributed and space to change position. Women suffer a higher proportion of carpal tunnel syndrome. Considering that work performed in a seated position, although it does not require much physical effort, can be the cause of many musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), especially when performed for a long time and in an incorrect position.

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Published

2023-01-01

How to Cite

Noroña-Salcedo, D. R. . (2023). Non-ergonomic mouse use by administrative personnel [Uso del ratón no ergonómico en personal administrativo]. Multidisciplinary Journal Investigative Perspectives/Revista Multidisciplinaria Perspectivas Investigativas, 3(1), 15–19. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10050600