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1Cornell University, Dept Design and Environmental Analysis, MVR Hall, Forest Home Drive, Ithaca, NY 14853-4401 USA.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|November 21, 2002
Abstract:
Ergonomic design considerations for computer use in schools are reviewed. Evidence for the postural effects of ergonomic furniture from worldwide studies is evaluated. Issues of furniture sizing and allocation methods are discussed. The limited evidence for effects of input device design on schoolchildren is summarized. Future directions for ergonomic research studies are presented.
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