The effect of ergonomics education on musculoskeletal system, posture and ergonomic risk in university students.
Background: Maintaining the correct posture is very important for students who spend most of the day at desks and tables. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of ergonomics training given to university students on their musculoskeletal system, postural habits, and awareness, and ergon...
| Publicado en: | Work Vol. 84; no. 4; pp. 1005 - 1016 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts randomized controlled trial Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Aug2026
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