The impact of a computerized work environment on professional occupational groups and behavioural and physiological risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms: a literature review.
Introduction Computers have become an essential tool for many office based professional occupations, but their use is also accompanied by change to work demands and psychosocial work environment. Whilst considerable research exists relating to the potential health risks associated with computer work...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 743 - 766 |
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Springer Nature
Dec2007
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