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Ergo4Workers: A User-Centred App for Tracking Posture and Workload in Healthcar...
Sabino, Inês; Fernandes, Maria do Carmo; Antunes, Ana; Monteny, António; Mendes, Bruno; Caldeira, Carlos; Guimarães, Isabel; Grazina, NidiaHealthcare professionals (namely, occupational therapists) face ergonomic risk factors that may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD). Ergonomic assessments are crucial to mitigate this occupational issue. Wearable devices are a potential solution for such assessments, providing continuous measurement of biomechanical and physiological parameters. Ergo4workers (E4W) is a mobile application desi...
Ergo4Workers
Sabino, Inês; Fernandes, Maria do Carmo; Antunes, Ana; Monteny, António; Mendes, Bruno; Caldeira, Carlos; Guimarães, Isabel; Grazina, NidiaHighlights: What are the main findings? The E4W system is a smartphone app that integrates data from wearable sensors. Three prototypes were developed following the UCD approach. This paper describes the development and usability evaluation of the E4W app. What is the implication of the main finding? It provides insights about posture and workload for occupational therapists. Results evidence an easy-to-use and...