Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (한국산업보건학회지)
- Volume 8 Issue 1
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- Pages.36-49
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- 1998
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- 2384-132X(pISSN)
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- 2289-0564(eISSN)
Relationships between Work Postures and Upper Extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders in Medical Insurance Bill Reviewers
의료보험 심사 업무의 작업자세(Work Postures) 특성과 누적외상성질환(CTDs) 발생에 관한 연구
- Lee, Yun Geun (Research Room for Industrial Health, Kooro Clinic) ;
- Yim, Shang Hyuk (Center of Health Management, Jungang General Hospital)
- Published : 1998.05.29
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the work postures and upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders(CTDs) in female medical insurance bill reviewers(n=448). This study included diagnosis for CTDs, anthropometry and job analysis (workstations and posture). The characteristics of subject were 33.6 years of average age and 8.7 years of average work duration. The results were as fallows. Ergonomic conditions of workstation were unsuitable compared with anthropometry result. The height of work surface(79.5 cm) and chair(43.0 cm)were high. work space was small, and legs space under the table was limited. Work postures were awkward compared with recommended neutral postures. Neck flexion(
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