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The effect of training and workstation adjustability on teleworker discomfort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
McAllister, Megan J; Costigan, Patrick A; Davies, Joshua P; Diesbourg, Tara L.
  • McAllister MJ; School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
  • Costigan PA; School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
  • Davies JP; School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
  • Diesbourg TL; Public and Environmental Wellness, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA. Electronic address: tdiesbourg@oakland.edu.
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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Teleworking / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Appl Ergon Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.apergo.2022.103749

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Teleworking / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Appl Ergon Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.apergo.2022.103749