Comparisons of Musculoskeletal Complaints and Data Entry Between a Sitting and a Sit-Stand Workstation Paradigm

Husemann, B; Mach, Carolin Yvonne Von; Borsotto, Daniel; Zepf, Kirsten Isabel; Scharnbacher, Jutta

doi:10.1177/0018720809338173

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“…Furthermore, while our logging data confirmed findings on equal data-entry performance in any posture [14], participants in our study oftentimes preferred the sitting workstation, mainly due to reasons of personal habit or convenience. Especially for participants with self-determined switching behavior, we think that subtle reminding mechanisms (e.g., ambient displays [10]) can assist the adoption of a sustainable behavior change.…”

Section: Basic Approaches For Physical Activity Integrationsupporting

confidence: 85%

“…Previous studies showed a generally positive attitude of workers towards such workspaces [29], and significant reduction of musculoskeletal discomfort [12] without any negative effects on work performance [14]. While workers equipped with a sit-and-stand workspace tend to be positive about having the possibility to choose between sitting and standing, previous research also indicates that people sometimes tend to avoid standing posture because of ergonomic (e.g., workplace size), hardware-related (e.g., cable reach), or software-related (e.g., data access) constraints.…”

Section: Workplace Health Promotionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the Use of Distributed Multiple Monitors within an Activity-Promoting Sit-and-Stand Office Workspace

Probst

Lindlbauer

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Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2013

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Abstract.Nowadays sedentary behaviors such as prolonged sitting have become a predominant element of our lives. Particularly in the office environment, many people spend the majority of their working day seated in front of a computer. In this paper, we investigate the adoption of a physically active work process within an activity-promoting office workspace design that is composed of a sitting and a standing workstation. Making use of multiple distributed monitors, this environment introduces diversity into the office workflow through the facilitation of transitions between different work-related tasks, workstations, and work postures. We conducted a background study to get a better understanding of how people are performing their daily work within this novel workspace. Our findings identify different work patterns and basic approaches for physical activity integration, which indicate a number of challenges for software design. Based on the results of the study, we provide design implications and highlight new directions in the field of HCI design to support seamless alternation between different postures while working in such an environment.

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Section: Basic Approaches For Physical Activity Integrationsupporting

confidence: 85%

Section: Workplace Health Promotionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the Use of Distributed Multiple Monitors within an Activity-Promoting Sit-and-Stand Office Workspace

Probst

Lindlbauer

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et al. 2013

Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2013

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“…There is debate on whether standing enhances or inhibits a person's ability to undertake their work [11]. A recent systematic review found that activity permissive workstations did not have an effect on work outcomes such as data entry, productivity and presenteeism [12].…”

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confidence: 99%

Uprising: An examination of sit-stand workstations, mental health and work ability in sedentary office workers, in Western Australia

Tobin

Leavy

Jancey

2016

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Abstract. BACKGROUND:Office-based staff spend around three quarters of their work day sitting. People who sit for long periods while at work are at greater risk of adverse health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: The pilot study aimed to determine the effect of sit-stand workstations on office-based staff sedentary and physical activity behaviors, work ability and self-reported physical and mental health outcomes. METHODS: A two-group pre-post study design assessed changes in sedentary and physical activity behaviors (time spent sitting, standing and stepping and sit-stand transitions and number of steps taken) work ability and physical and mental health. Physical activity behaviors were measured using activPAL activity monitors and self-reported data on work ability and physical and mental health were collected using an online questionnaire. RESULTS: Relative to the controls (n = 19), the intervention group (n = 18) significantly decreased time spent sitting by 100 minutes (p < 0.001) and increased standing time by 99 minutes (p < 0.001). There was a decrease in self-reported current work ability when compared to lifetime best (p = 0.008). There were no significant differences for all other sedentary behavior, other workability outcomes, physical health or mental health outcomes at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The Uprising Study found that sit-stand workstations are an effective strategy to reduce occupational sitting time in office-based workers over a one month period.

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“…Standing appears to unload the passive tissue structures of the back thus providing a resting position from the seated posture [3]. More recent research has been translated into an increase of standing desks in the working environment, where standing is perceived to be an antidote to sitting when dealing with musculo-skeletal disorders [10]. In contrast, some researchers in human factors and ergonomics have also found adverse effects to standing [11] as well as to sit-stand conditions on musculo-skeletal disorders, alertness and performance [12].…”

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Assessing the Effect of Self-positioning on Cognitive Executive Function

Mc¹,

Jay²,

Andersen³

2012

J Ergonomics

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Comparisons of Musculoskeletal Complaints and Data Entry Between a Sitting and a Sit-Stand Workstation Paradigm

Cited by 94 publications

References 32 publications

Exploring the Use of Distributed Multiple Monitors within an Activity-Promoting Sit-and-Stand Office Workspace

Exploring the Use of Distributed Multiple Monitors within an Activity-Promoting Sit-and-Stand Office Workspace

Uprising: An examination of sit-stand workstations, mental health and work ability in sedentary office workers, in Western Australia

Assessing the Effect of Self-positioning on Cognitive Executive Function

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