ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2018
Ergonomic behaviour of learners in a digitally driven school environment: Modification using an ergonomic intervention programme.
Article in The South African journal of physiotherapy, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions for back care and the prevention of non-specific low back pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Pooled it
- School-Based Educational Interventions for Improving Knowledge of Back Health, Ergonomics and Postural Behaviour of School Children Aged 4-18 Years: A Best Evidence Systematic Review.Campbell systematic reviews · 2026Review
- Assessment of the Effects of Physiotherapy on Back Care and Prevention of Non-Specific Low Back Pain in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Musculoskeletal Risks: RULA Bibliometric Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
- PROTOCOL: School-based education programmes for improving knowledge of back health, ergonomics and postural behaviour of school children aged 4-18: A systematic review.Campbell systematic reviews · 2019Review
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Abstract
backgroundComputer use is increasing amongst adolescents and so is the potential for related musculoskeletal pain and postural changes. The cumulative effect of this technology-induced, sedentary lifestyle leads to poor posture, pain, repetitive strain injury and dysfunctional movement patterns.
objectivesThe purpose of this study was to establish the effect of a computer-related ergonomic intervention for adolescents in a school environment on posture and ergonomic behaviour.
methodsAll Grade 8 learners at two randomly selected private schools in Johannesburg were invited to participate in the study (
resultsAt 6 months post-intervention, there were no participants in action level (AL) 4 and the number of participants in AL 3 had reduced from 26.2% at baseline to 14.8% in the intervention group (
conclusionThese findings demonstrate the effect of an ergonomic intervention and its sustainability over 6 months. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: The clinical contribution of this study to our healthcare system is that through the early identification and intervention of the poor ergonomics in a school environment, a positive impact on reducing poor postural behaviour amongst learners can be achieved.
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