Musculoskeletal disorders in operators of visual display terminals.
Musculoskeletal disorders of the hands and arms are common among operators of visual display units. They are usually associated with poorly designed workplaces and with psychological factors. With a view to preventive action a multidisciplinary approach is needed in order to arrive at improved methods for identifying and evaluating health problems related to the use of visual display units.
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Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge.
D016288:Computer Terminals; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011187:Posture; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications