| Method for objective assessment of physical work load at the workplace. | |
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PMID: 9802256 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper presents a method for objective assessment of physical work load at the workplace. The method is based on the DynaPort ADL Monitor. Using accelerometry, this monitor enables the assessment of gross motor activity as it occurs during the activities of daily living (ADL). A case study is conducted to explore the usefulness of the monitor in support of occupational research. The focus is on the cause and reduction of mechanical low back pain (LBP). A patient suffering from mechanical LBP participated in the study. He worked as messenger in contrast with his usual occupation. The patient was examined in both occupations using the monitor. The ADL profiles indicated that the messenger job was more likely to cause LBP than the other occupation of a mechanic. |
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Authors:
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H J Busser; W G de Korte; E B Glerum; R C van Lummel |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Ergonomics Volume: 41 ISSN: 0014-0139 ISO Abbreviation: Ergonomics Publication Date: 1998 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-12-14 Completed Date: 1998-12-14 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373220 Medline TA: Ergonomics Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1519-26 Citation Subset: IM; S |
Affiliation:
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McRoberts BV, The Hague, The Netherlands. |
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Activities of Daily Living
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classification* Adult Humans Intervertebral Disk Displacement / diagnosis, etiology Low Back Pain / etiology* Lumbar Vertebrae Male Monitoring, Physiologic / instrumentation* Occupational Diseases / etiology* Sensitivity and Specificity Workload* Workplace |
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