Search for dissertations about: "doctoral thesis in ergonomic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 63 swedish dissertations containing the words doctoral thesis in ergonomic.

  2. 1. Ergonomic evaluation and design of tools in cleaning occupation

    Author : Rupesh Kumar; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industriell design; Industrial Design;

    Abstract : Many work and environmental factors can affect the health of professional cleaners. In many of the work environments where cleaners are found the conditions that promote various occupational diseases (e.g., musculoskeletal disorders) are readily manageable. READ MORE

  4. 2. Ergonomic factors and musculoskeletal pain in sonographers

    Author : Jenny Gremark Simonsen; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
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    Abstract : Background: Sonographers have a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Sonography involves strenuous postures in the neck and upper limbs, and is visually demanding. Echocardiography is especially challenging, with static postures and monotonous movements. READ MORE

  5. 3. Ergonomic Risk Assessment and Intervention through Smart Workwear Systems

    Author : Liyun Yang; Jörgen Eklund; Mikael Forsman; Karen Søgaard; KTH; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Physical Workload; Work Postures; Energy Consumption; Oxygen Uptake; Risk Assessment; Measurement Methods; Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Work-Related Ill Health; Wearable Sensors; Wearable Systems; Feedback; Ergonomic Intervention.; Fysisk arbetsbelastning; Arbetsställningar; Energiförbrukning; Syreupptag; Riskbedömning; Mätmetoder; Arbetsrelaterade muskuloskeletala besvär; Arbetsrelaterad ohälsa; Bärbara sensorer; Bärbara system; Återkoppling; Ergonomisk intervention.; Medicinsk teknologi; Medical Technology; Physical Workload;

    Abstract : The rapid development of wearable technology has provided opportunities to ergonomics research and practice with new ways for workload measurements, data analytics, risk assessment and intervention. This thesis aims at developing and evaluating methods using wearable technologies to assess physical risk factors at work, and further to give feedback to employees to improve their work techniques. READ MORE

  6. 4. The Adoption of Ergonomic Innovations for Injury Prevention : Examples from the building construction and health care industries

    Author : Bo Glimskär; Tore Larsson; Karin Harms-Ringdahl; KTH; []
    Keywords : Ergonomics; musculoskeletal disorders; ergonomic innovation; adoption; four-wheel walker; lifting device; sonographer support; floor laying; Technology and Health; Teknik och hälsa;

    Abstract : A good work environment is important for the individual, for industry and for society. The work environment research has, predominantly, targeted identification of problems and the measurement of the size of these problems. READ MORE

  7. 5. Psychological processes in somatic disease

    Author : Noomi Elander Lindberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The course of disease was investigated in three studies of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The aim was to explore changes in clinical course during and after psychodynamically oriented psychotherapy, with one session of 60-90 minutes per week for 3.3 years as a median. READ MORE