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Review
. 2002;18(3):227-37.

Computer environments for children: a review of design issues

Marisol Barrero  1 , Alan Hedge
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  • PMID: 12441563
Review

Computer environments for children: a review of design issues

Marisol Barrero et al. Work. 2002.

Abstract

Ergonomic design considerations for computer use in schools are reviewed. Evidence for the postural effects of ergonomic furniture from worldwide studies is evaluated. Issues of furniture sizing and allocation methods are discussed. The limited evidence for effects of input device design on schoolchildren is summarized. Future directions for ergonomic research studies are presented.

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