Search for dissertations about: "workload measurement"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words workload measurement.
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1. Manipulation and Measurement of Mental Workload: An experimental investigation in human-computer interaction
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2. Ergonomic Risk Assessment and Intervention through Smart Workwear Systems
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
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3. Being a physiotherapist : professional role, utilization of time an d vocational strategies
Abstract : In a research series carried out between 1984 and 1988 in the county of Västerbotten in northern Sweden, various aspects of the professional role and work of physiotherapists were studied. A variety of research methods were used: questionnaires (n = 163), a time budget study (n = 149), and a qualitative interview (n = 24). READ MORE
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4. On Perceived Exertion and its Measurement
Abstract : The general aim of the thesis is to answer questions on general and differential aspects of perceived exertion and on the measurement of its intensity variation. Overall perceived exertion is commonly treated as a unidemensional construct. This thesis also explores its multidimensional character. Four empirical studies are summarized (Study I-IV). READ MORE
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5. Development, application, and reliability of methods for ergonomic workload assessments in production evaluation and workstation design
Abstract : Ergonomics assessments of conditions for humans at workstations and in manufacturing processes are necessary to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders and enhance efficiency and quality. Many methods can be used for this from systematic observations to direct measurements and simulation. READ MORE