作者: Michelle M. Girouard , Michelle M. Rae , James Croll , Jack P. Callaghan , Colin D. McKinnon
关键词: Car seat 、 Visual analogue scale 、 Operations management 、 Officer 、 Physical therapy 、 Medicine
摘要: The purpose of this study was to identify occupational and car seat features causing discomfort in patrol officers, determine which body parts were experiencing the most discomfort. A Seat Features Occupational Components Questionnaire, based on a 0 100 mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), revealed that duty belt gear discomfort, followed by computer use within car. lumbar support feature Body Part Discomfort Questionnaire administered at beginning shift (T1), after six hours (T6), end twelve hour (T12), for both day night shifts. There no significant differences part between two types were, however, increases ratings over course working day, especially right side body. While some experienced increase T1 ...