Prolonged sitting in office environments: A scoping review of assessment methods.
Background: Prolonged sitting in office environments is a major contributor to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), representing a growing concern for occupational health and ergonomics. Objective: This scoping review aimed to examine the range of methods used to assess sitting postures among office wo...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 84; no. 1; pp. 20 - 42 |
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| Formato: | research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
May2026
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