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Increasing compliance with stretch breaks in computer users through reminder software.

Melissa Monsey1, Irina Ioffe, Angela Beatini

  • 1University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA. monsey@hartford.edu

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|September 23, 2003
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Computer reminder software may improve adherence to stretching programs for preventing repetitive strain injury (RSI). While not statistically significant, results indicate a large effect size, suggesting potential benefits for compliance with RSI prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Ergonomics
  • Preventative Medicine

Background:

  • Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) are a significant concern for individuals with prolonged computer use.
  • Effective RSI prevention programs require consistent client compliance with prescribed interventions.
  • Strategies to enhance compliance are crucial for the success of RSI prevention programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effectiveness of computer reminder software in improving compliance with a stretching program.
  • To assess the impact of technology-assisted reminders on adherence to RSI preventative measures.
  • To quantify the influence of reminder software on the frequency of stretch breaks during computer work.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative study involving 26 participants in a preventative stretching program.

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  • Participants were divided into a treatment group (with computer reminder software) and a control group (without software).
  • Compliance was measured by participants self-recording the number of daily stretch breaks taken.

    • Main Results:

    • No statistically significant difference in mean stretch breaks between groups (p = 0.09).
    • A large effect size (d) indicated a substantial impact of the software on stretch break frequency.
    • The treatment group demonstrated a higher mean number of stretch breaks per hour of work.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer reminder software shows promise in increasing compliance with RSI prevention stretching programs.
    • A potential Type II error suggests the observed trend warrants further investigation.
    • Further research is recommended to validate the efficacy of computer-based reminders for RSI prevention.