Background: Neck–shoulder pain (NSP) and low back (LBP) increased among adolescents in the 1990s beginning of 2000. A potential risk factor for this increase is use information communication technology. We studied how computers, Internet, mobile phones, playing digital games viewing television are related to NSP LBP adolescents. Methods: Mailed survey with nationally representative samples 14-, 16-, 18-year-old Finns 2003 (n = 6003, response rate 68%). The outcome variables were weekly LBP....

Musculoskeletal symptoms among adolescents are related to the time spent using a computer, but little is known about seriousness of or how much they affect everyday life. The purpose present study was examine intensity musculoskeletal pain and level inconvenience life, in relation computer. In survey, 436 school children (12 13 15 16 years age), answered questionnaire on computer-associated neck-shoulder, low back, head, eyes, hands, fingers wrists. Pain (computer-associated symptoms) life...

The aim of the current study was to find out how measures chairs and desks match with anthropometrics schoolchildren sit during a lesson in their classroom. This paper reports baseline measurements an intervention study. Participants this were 6th 8th grade (12 14 year old) from two comprehensive schools Finland (N = 101, 57 girls 44 boys). main outcome differences between desk height elbow-floor height, chair popliteal height. Forty-three participants randomized for sitting posture analysis...

Low back pain (LBP) is common among adolescents and it has been estimated that one-fifth of suffer from recurrent severe LBP. However, longitudinal studies describing the risk factors LBP are scarce. The purpose this study was to investigate whether health, physical activity other health behaviors, socio-demographic background school success predict hospitalization until early middle age. A cohort 72,378 (57,408 respondents, response rate 79%) aged 14-18 years participating in a population...

The use of computers has increased among adolescents, as have musculoskeletal symptoms. There is evidence that these symptoms can be reduced through an ergonomics approach and education. purpose this study was to examine where adolescents had received ergonomic instructions related computer use, whether receiving associated with a prevalence computer-associated health complaints. Mailed survey nationally representative sample 12 18-year-old Finns in 2001 (n = 7292, response rate 70%). In...

ABSTRACT Background: School workstations are often inappropriate in not offering an optimal sitting posture. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects individually adjustable saddle‐type chairs with wheels and desks comfort curve arm support on schoolchildren’s working postures compared conventional workstations. Methods: Ninety‐seven participants aged 12‐16 years were followed for 1 year, 47 at intervention school 50 a control school. Anthropometrics workstation dimensions...

Long periods of use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) may raise strong emotions lead to cog-nitive fatigue. The current study focused on the impact ICT preceding day next-day salivary cortisol pattern in 72 school-aged children (39 at age ten 33 13). Salivary levels were measured five time points from awakening bedtime. Time spent different activities before sampling was by an activity diary. Results showed that participants who had used average three hours a significantly...

Introduction The use of virtual environments in rehabilitation has been growing. current systematic review aimed to evaluate how and where technologies are combined with music rehabilitation. Methods A literature search was conducted seven databases (ACM Digital Library, CINAHL Complete, Cochrane Computer Science database, Medline, Nursing & Allied Health Scopus). It included articles published from 2006 February 2023. followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews...

Objective. To determine the association between intensity of information and communication technology (ICT) usage quality sleep in school-aged children during a school week. Methods. In all 61 subjects, 10-14 years age, quasiexperimental laboratory study where criterions for inclusion were absence prior medical condition duration ICT use. A portable device (Holter monitor) was used to measure heart rate variability (HRV) over 24-hour period, while activity diary record 15-minute intervals...

Finland is a world leader in the use of public electronic services. Continuous improvement to competencies prerequisite for success digitalisation service development sector. The increasing information technology health and social care needs be taken into account education sector work force. mandate national SotePeda 24/7 project identify define informatics required multidisciplinary this Finland. has adapted international recommendations context. recommendation covers 12 areas competency...

In recent years, shank angular velocity (SAV) has emerged as a valuable tool for accurate temporal gait analysis and motion pattern assessment. To explore SAV among healthy subjects its capability to distinguish differences between walking conditions, three-dimensional data was measured with gyroscope sensor during normal barefoot walking. The resulting dataset contains measurement from 58 adult aged 19 75 years. A single positioned on the lateral side of both shanks just above malleolus....

Background: Finnish Assistive Technology Device Service centers raised the question about education to full-time workers of ATD Services. They nominated a group which included representatives universities, and national authorities. This small drew up background questionnaires concerning education, its content length. Three universities started aim was learn new methods develop their own work, learning by doing at work with superiors. continuous professional corresponded 30 ECTS credits...

BACKGROUND: Personnel of Finnish Assistive Technology (AT) centers noticed in their discussions a lack specific education for those working AT services. They nominated group which included representatives universities, and national authorities. The did background questionna ires about intended education, its content length. Three universities started educational programme on aiming to introduce new methods develop user-centered work the organization's services learning by doing at with...