E3 Journal of Business Management and Economics Vol.2(4). pp. 171-182, October, 2011
Available online http://www.e3journals.org/JBME
ISSN 2141-7482 © 2011 E3 Journals
Computer Users at Risk: Health disorders associated with prolonged computer use
Abida Ellahia*, M. Shahid Khalilb, Fouzia Akramaa
Department of Technology Management IIU, Islamabad Pakistan Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Department, UE Taxila
Pakistan Accepted 30 September 2011
Conclusion
This study (click here) has made an attempt to investigate the simultaneous pervasiveness of the most common computer related disorders among computer users which are carpal tunnel syndrome, computer related stress, computer vision syndrome and musculoskeletal disorders. Employees are current and students are future assets for companies. The revolution of computerized workplace is creating certain health risks for both employees and students. This study is relevant to industry because employees’ jobs are making them sick, turn placing huge burden for organizations. Organizations can provide training of ergonomics to employees, thus, ensuring safety of its human assets. By analyzing the results and findings, it is concluded that Prolonged computer use (i-e more than four hours daily) creates several...
Available online http://www.e3journals.org/JBME
ISSN 2141-7482 © 2011 E3 Journals
Computer Users at Risk: Health disorders associated with prolonged computer use
Abida Ellahia*, M. Shahid Khalilb, Fouzia Akramaa
Department of Technology Management IIU, Islamabad Pakistan Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering Department, UE Taxila
Pakistan Accepted 30 September 2011
Conclusion
This study (click here) has made an attempt to investigate the simultaneous pervasiveness of the most common computer related disorders among computer users which are carpal tunnel syndrome, computer related stress, computer vision syndrome and musculoskeletal disorders. Employees are current and students are future assets for companies. The revolution of computerized workplace is creating certain health risks for both employees and students. This study is relevant to industry because employees’ jobs are making them sick, turn placing huge burden for organizations. Organizations can provide training of ergonomics to employees, thus, ensuring safety of its human assets. By analyzing the results and findings, it is concluded that Prolonged computer use (i-e more than four hours daily) creates several...
