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Subjective surveys can help identify software design risks for repetitive strain injury (RSI) in geoscientists. This study found self-report measures correlate with muscle activity, offering a cost-effective assessment method.

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Area of Science:

  • Ergonomics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are prevalent among geoscientists interpreting seismic data, despite existing mitigation strategies.
  • Software interaction design is a potential, yet difficult to measure, contributing factor to RSIs in this field.
  • Current muscle activity assessments for RSI risk are often expensive and complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utility of subjective, survey-based measures for assessing RSI potential in software.
  • To determine if self-report tools can serve as a viable alternative to traditional muscle activity monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Collected data using three established survey instruments: NASA-Task Load Index, Latko's Busiest Hand Activity Level Scale, and Borg CR10 Rating of Perceived Exertion.
  • Measured muscle activity using surface electromyography (sEMG) in both laboratory and field settings.
  • Calculated correlations between subjective survey responses and objective muscle activity data.

Main Results:

  • Geoscientists reliably provided self-report data on muscle activity in both controlled and real-world environments.
  • A correlation was observed between subjective survey responses and objective muscle activity measures.
  • Effect sizes for these correlations were modest, indicating potential but not definitive relationships.

Conclusions:

  • Self-report survey tools show promise for identifying software interaction designs associated with RSI risks.
  • These subjective measures offer a potentially more accessible and cost-effective method for RSI risk assessment in software design.
  • Further research may refine these tools for more precise RSI risk evaluation in specialized work environments.