A proposed model representing the relationships between user characteristics, computer exposure and musculoskeletal symptoms in children.
Children's computer exposure is rapidly growing. Several studies have suggested children using computers may be at risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms. General models and theories relating to the causality of negative musculoskeletal outcomes in adult workers demonstrated relationships betwe...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 41; pp. 838 - 846 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2012 Supplement
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