• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제21권48호
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• pp.253-262
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• 1998

The purpose of this study is to suggest prevention methods for the health of VDT workers by an ergonomic survey and analysis of body discomfort. Totally 150 VDT workers(male; 78, female; 72) were investigated with questionnaire. From the results of survey, average of the subjects age was 28.5 years(male; 29.7, female; 27.2), average working period was 5.4 years(male; 5.2, female; 5.6), average VDT working hours was 6.3 hours(male; 6.2, female; 6.4) and workers who answered that they use VDT for more than 5 hours a day were over 79%. Among the questionnaires 10.7% and 7.3% of VDT workers complained the discomfort of their neck and lower back, respectively. VDT workers responded that the height of chair, keyboard and computer monitor were the main reasons for feeling discomfort. The results suggest that the VDT syndrome prevention program should be developed for safety and health of the VDT workers.

• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.23-35
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• 2003

This study is to provide basic data regarding prevention of VDT syndrome by surveying the computer usage and understanding the VDT subjective symptoms. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire among 617 students in middle and high schools in J city, Chonbuk province from 1 April 2002 to 20 April 2002. Modified and adjusted study tools were used which were based on previous studies on the actual computer usage and the VDT subjective symptoms, and the self-assessment tool for VDT syndrome by Moon et al(1991). Collected data were analyzed by SPSS program. The results were as follows: It showed 97.2% of students in middle schools and 97.6% in high schools to hold personal computer, 92.2% of middle school students and 84.7% of high school students commonly used computer at home. Communication was the obvious reason to use computer in 55.8% of middle school students and 71.6% of high school students. The mean of the VDT subjective symptoms among students in high schools showed $1.09{\pm}.69$ which higher than that of $.80{\pm}.59$ among students in middle schools (t=5.666, p=.000). Musculoskeletal symptom was marked the highest in the scoring of VDT subjective symptoms among students in middle and high schools. The higher grade, The more pocket money, The less breaks or exercise taken during computer use, The more they feel harmful about using computer, The actual time of computer longer than 3 hours per use were contributed to the higher score of the VDT subjective symptoms among students. There are suggestions following this study: To establish a systematic preventative program and management regarding the current computer use among students especially in relation to the VDT subjective symptoms. To develop better educational programs for parents regarding time-limit and to create appropriate environment in computer use.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2009

목적: 본 연구는 단초점렌즈와 VDT 증후군 개선을 위해 설계된 기능성렌즈를 착용하고 4시간 동안 VDT 작업 전과 후의 임상성능과 시각적인 문제에 대하여 설문조사를 비교 분석하자 한다. 방법: 20~45세의 남 여 30명을 대상으로 단초점렌즈와 기능성렌즈(ad Plus, HANDOK OPTEC Co.)를 각각 착용시킨 후 4시간 동안 VDT 작업 전과 후의 근거리 및 원거리시력, 등가구면굴절력의 변화, 조절근점, 폭주근점, AC/A ratio, 조절용이성 등을 검사하고, 시각적인 문제에 대한 자각증상을 설문조사하였다. 결과: 단초점렌즈와 비교하여 기능성렌즈를 착용했을 때 근거리시력, 조절근점, 폭주근점, 조절용이성이 유의하게 개선되었다. 4시간 동안 VDT 작업 후의 시각적 문제점에 대한 항목의 평균 점수는 단초점렌즈에서 3.63 ${\pm}$ 0.75이고, 기능성렌즈에서 4.69 ${\pm}$ 0.83으로 기능성렌즈가 유의하게 개선된 것으로 조사되었다. 결론: 기능성렌즈가 단초점렌즈보다 4시간 동안 VDT 작업 후의 조절기능 및 시각적 문제점 개선에 도움이 되는 우수한 렌즈로 생각된다.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.197-202
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• 2015

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) program on neck pain, cervical range of motion, pressure pain, and the cervical flexion-relaxation ratio in a visual display terminal (VDT) worker. Methods: We recruited a 33-year-old VDT worker diagnosed with chronic VDT syndrome. The subject was treated using a PNF program for 20 minutes a day, three times a week for six weeks. All evaluations were performed every two weeks on the first test day. Results: The PNF program resulted in a significant improvement in the subject's neck pain, cervical range of motion, pressure pain, and the cervical flexion-relaxation ratio after six weeks, in comparison to the subject's condition before treatment. Conclusion: The PNF program can be used effectively to improve neck pain, cervical range of motion, pressure pain, and the cervical flexion-relaxation ratio in visual display terminal (VDT) workers.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2005

This study is going to have been recognized a change of Cervical range of motion with the object 40 persons who sat for many hours before computer. According to the therapy term, sling used joint mobility exercise and Mckenzie was executed by 20 persons Shared. The study results about the effect that Cervical exercise had on joint Range of motion of a VDT syndrome patient were as follows. 1. There was a similar difference a sling used in Cervical Range of motion of joint mobility exercise cure after one-week, two-weet and three-week. 2. The change Cervical Range of motion of Mckenzie exercise has not been after one-week and two-week but a similar difference happens after three-week. 3. There has not been difference between joint mobility exercise and Mckenzie exercise in cure ferm sling used.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2009

목적: 최근 컴퓨터가 대량 보급되면서 VDT 증후군이 점차적으로 증가하고 있다. VDT 증후군은 VDT 작업자들에게 나타나는 근골격계 질환, 신경정신계 장애, 눈의 긴장, 피로, 자극과 충혈 등 안과적 증상을 포함한다. VDT 증후군의 환경요인으로는 전자파, 컴퓨터 화면의 크기, 밝기, 조명, 모니터 및 작업대의 높낮이, 작업시간, 작업의 종류, 작업자와 스크린과의 거리, 실내습도 및 온도, 사무실내의 공기오염, 환기 등이 있다. 본 연구에서는 근거리 시각 작업으로 인한 VDT 증후군에서 나타나는 주요 신체증상 및 신체 및 심리적으로 영향을 줄 수 있는 환경적 요인을 조사하였다. 방법: 연구대상자는 19세부터 28세사이의 남자 54명, 여자 66명으로 총 120명이었다. 책이나 문서 읽기, 컴퓨터 작업 등에 대한 근거리 작업을 할 때에 나타나는 신체적 증상과 육체적 불편함을 설문지를 이용하여 조사하였다. 조사항목에는 근업작업에 따른 주요 신체 증상과 눈의 자각 증상, 작업환경에 대한 만족도, 키보드, 마우스 사용시의 손목 통증 경험 등을 포함하였다. 결과: 장시간 컴퓨터, 문서, 전자기기를 사용할 때에 대부분(70%)이 신체적인 통증을 느끼는 것으로 나타났다. 통증부위는 주로 목과 허리(57.1%), 눈(45.2%), 두통(31%) 등이었다. 환경적 요인에서는 적절치 못한 조명으로 눈의 통증을 호소하는 사람들이 78.3%였다. 대부분의 증상은 '눈의 피로'(38.3%), '눈의 건조성'(31.9%), '눈의 흐릿함'(23.7%)이었다. 대상자들은 의자에 대한 불편함을 호소하였고 키보드, 마우스 사용 때 손목의 통증은 대부분 경험하였다. 결론: 전자기기, 문서 등을 이용할 때 빛, 공간, 자세, 작업대 등의 다양한 환경적 요인들이 조화롭지 못해 눈의 피로, 신체적인 피로감을 느낄 수 있다. 따라서 문서작업을 할 때에는 휴식시간에 대한 자기관리와 같은 예방법을 개발하여 눈의 피로를 줄여야 할 것이다. 또한 지속적인 연구를 통해 근골격계 질환 예방을 위해 최적의 시각적인 환경을 위한 인간공학적 디자인으로 작업환경을 바꾸어야 할 것이다.

• Child Health Nursing Research
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.159-166
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• 2005

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare subjective symptoms of VDT between computer-addicted and non-addicted adolescents. Method: A descriptive survey design was used and 646 students in one middle and two high schools were selected as participants. Result: The VDT subjective symptoms and degree of severity differed according to whether the students were computer-addicted or not, and in all symptoms, general, musculoskeletal, eye and mental, the mean score for subjective symptoms was higher in the addicted group than in the non-addicted group. The score for VDT subjective symptoms was highest in the addicted group for girls and students who were not healthy. The most frequent physical symptom reported by students who visited the school health room for a health problem after using the computer was headache. The most frequent type of treatment at the school health room was treatment of the symptom. Conclusions: This study suggests that students must acquire correct habits in computer use and be careful not to be addicted to the computer in order to avoid VDT syndrome. For this, educational authorities should develop computer-related health education programs and start the programs from the lower grades of elementary school.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.20-28
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• 2004

The studys purpose were the effects of work posture, treatment method and prevention for Video Display Terminal(VDT) workers in Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders(WMSD) The results were as follows: 1. The prevalence rate of VDT workers in WMSD was $20{\sim}40%$. The complaint was mostly shoulder, neck, and hack area pain 2. VDT worker used to forward flexed posture and then affect of increase of muscle fatigue and pain 3. When exercise therapy PT and ADL training, were used workers decrease in pain, muscle strength, balance training, endurance strength and relief of psychiatricIn conclusion, VDT worker need good health and posture to rest and exercise with time space and treatment. It is best to prevent WMSD. VDT workers need health management by itself and systemic rehabilitation program by speciality therapist.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.395-401
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• 2012

목적: 발효자색고구마와 블루베리(blueberry)에서 추출한 안토시아닌의 시력보호 및 VDT 증후군 개선효과를 알아보고자 연구하였다. 방법: 실험은 안과질환 및 전신질환이 없고, 굴절이상이 -4.00 D 이상인 19~21세 남 여 20명을 대상으로 실시하였다. 40 mg의 발효자색고구마 및 블루베리 추출 안토시아닌과 대조군으로 위약을 각각 복용, 2시간 후에 근업(VDT)을 2시간 동안 실시하였다. 시력검사는 안토시아닌을 복용하기 전과 2시간 근업 후 각각 타각적 굴절검사 방법으로 측정하였다. 근업 2시간 후 VDT 증후군으로 두통, 안통 및 안정피로, 목, 어깨, 허리 등의 자각증상의 정도를 심함, 보통, 약간, 없음 등으로 구분하여 문진하였다. 결과: 2시간동안 VDT 작업 후 시력보호 효과는 우위안에 대한 굴절 값은 발효 자색고구마 추출 안토시아닌에서는 $0.031{\pm}0.21$ D, 블루베리 추출 안토시아닌에서는 $0.006{\pm}0.32$ D 만큼 근시도가 감소하였고, 위약에서는 $0.144{\pm}0.28$ D(t=2.27, p=0.03) 만큼 유의하게 근시도가 증가하였다. 결론: 발효자색고구마 추출 안토시아닌이 근업 후 굴절이상 값의 증가를 억제하고, 비우위안보다 우위 안에서 시력을 보호하는 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.157-170
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• 1997

A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for symptoms associated with sick building syndrome in four office buildings located in Seoul. Information on personal factors, job-related factors, and medical history were collected using self-administered questionnaires modified from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Indoor Air Quality questionnaire in 321 office workers in these buildings. The prevalence of general and irritant symptom groups was higher than the prevalence of dermatologic and respiratory symptom groups. Daily total work time, work time in the office, and work time with video display terminals (VDT) were identified as the risk factors for symptom groups associated with sick building syndrome by multiple linear logistic regression analysis. In conclusion, these results indicated that the symptom prevalence in this study is similar with the results reported from previous studies conducted in other countries and work time and work with VDT are related to sick building syndrome in Korea.