The effect of training and workstation adjustability on teleworker discomfort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Appl Ergon
; 102: 103749, 2022 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1814107
ABSTRACT
Technological advancements have increased occupational flexibility for employees and employers alike. However, while effective telework requires planning, the COVID-19 pandemic required many employees to quickly shift to working from home without ensuring that the requirements for telework were in place. This study evaluated the transition to telework on university faculty and staff and investigated the effect of one's telework setup and ergonomics training on work-related discomfort in the at-home environment. Fifty-one percent of respondents reported increases in their existing discomfort while 24% reported new discomfort since working from home. These results suggest a need for ergonomic interventions including ergonomic training and individual ergonomic assessments for those who work from home.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Teleworking
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Appl Ergon
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.apergo.2022.103749
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