Open AccessAcute response to precision, time pressure and mental demand during simulated computer work
Author(s) -
Laila Birch,
Birgit Juul-Kristensen,
Chris Jensen,
Lotte Finsen,
Hanne Christensen
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of work, environment and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.621
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1795-990X
pISSN - 0355-3140
DOI - 10.5271/sjweh.546
Subject(s) - forearm , work (physics) , task (project management) , deltoid curve , physical medicine and rehabilitation , workload , computer mouse , electromyography , wrist , reduction (mathematics) , computer science , simulation , psychology , physical therapy , medicine , mathematics , human–computer interaction , anatomy , engineering , mechanical engineering , geometry , systems engineering , operating system
The electromyographic (EMG) activity of shoulder and forearm muscles was recorded during a standardized computer task with different combinations of time pressure, precision demands, and mental demands to study the interaction of these factors and their effect on muscular response during simulated computer work.