Graduation Year
2017
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
Abstract
An ergonomic intervention increased computer workers’ knowledge of ergonomics, and improved their work station, thereby reducing risk for injury. Occupational therapy’s ability to implement ergonomic training programs for computer workers is an effective way to improve worker safety.
Faculty Mentor
Dana M. Howell
Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Committee Member
Renee Causey-Upton
Department Affiliation
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Copyright
2017 Jessica T. Maxwell
Recommended Citation
Maxwell, Jessica T., "Ergonomics Within the Workplace: an Occupation Based Injury Prevention Program for Computer Users" (2017). Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects. 18.
https://encompass.eku.edu/otdcapstones/18
