ECVD-20 visual ergonomics: A novel tool for evaluating environmental conditions based on visual ergonomics for display users.

Background: The growing psychophysical challenges related to display use in workplaces highlight the need for reliable visual ergonomic assessment tools. Objective: This study aimed to develop and validate the Evaluating Environmental Conditions Based on Visual Ergonomics (ECVD-20), a novel tool for...

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Publicado en:Work Vol. 83; no. 4; pp. 1026 - 1039
Autores principales: Dehghan, Habibollah, Esmaeili, Reza, Mousavifard, Zahrasadat, Jalali, Mahdi, Heidari, Zahra, Esmaeili, Sayed Vahid
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Apr2026
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          Dehghan, Habibollah
          Esmaeili, Reza
          Mousavifard, Zahrasadat
          Jalali, Mahdi
          Heidari, Zahra
          Esmaeili, Sayed Vahid
        affil: Department of Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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          Computer Terminals Evaluation
          Work Environment Evaluation
          Vision Evaluation
          Ergonomics Evaluation
          Lighting Evaluation
          Posture Evaluation
          Instrument Construction
          Instrument Validation
          Vision Disorders Risk Factors
          Musculoskeletal Diseases Risk Factors
          Risk Assessment
          Human
          Study Design
          Luminescent Measurements Equipment and Supplies
          Face Validity
          Content Validity
          Factor Analysis
          ROC Curve
          Data Analysis Software
          Descriptive Statistics
          Clinical Assessment Tools
      ab: Background: The growing psychophysical challenges related to display use in workplaces highlight the need for reliable visual ergonomic assessment tools. Objective: This study aimed to develop and validate the Evaluating Environmental Conditions Based on Visual Ergonomics (ECVD-20), a novel tool for evaluating visual ergonomic conditions in display-based work environments. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022. The ECVD-20 was developed through a semi-systematic literature review and expert consultation. Structural validity was examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Three trained experts applied the tool in 236 workplaces. An index was created based on item influence coefficients, and its reliability was assessed. Results: The ECVD-20 demonstrated strong validity (content validity ratio (CVR) = 0.865, content validity index (CVI) = 0.946) and acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.644). The EFA revealed a four-factor structure luminance, lighting systems, ergonomic work tools, and working postures, explaining 55.58% of variance. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis established a cutoff score of 31.01, effectively classifying total score of ECVD-20 into requires corrective action and no action needed categories. Conclusions: The ECVD-20 indicates good validity and reliability for assessing visual ergonomics across diverse settings. Its practical application can guide interventions to improve workplace health and productivity.
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