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Developing an Instrument to Measure Personal Keyboarding Style.

PB2014106349

Publication Date	2008
Personal Author	Baker, N. A.
Page Count	22
Abstract	This project's overall aim was to develop and refine an observational instrument, the Keyboard Personal Computer Style instrument (K-PeCS), which had the ability to document postures and behaviors identified as risk factors for MSD-UE. For this project we developed the K-PeCS in two phases. The specific aim of Phase I was to develop the K-PeCS and refine the psychometrics of the instrument including content and concurrent criterion validity, and inter-rater and intra-rater reliability. The specific aim of Phase II was to develop a model using K-PeCS items that could discriminate between those with and without MSD-UE.
Keywords	Keyboard operators Analytical processes Biomechanics Computers Humans Musculoskeletal system disorders Office workers Posture Risk analysis
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Pittsburgh Univ., PA. Office of Research.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Atlanta, GA.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Atlanta, GA.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	201420

Developing an Instrument to Measure Personal Keyboarding Style.

Developing an Instrument to Measure Personal Keyboarding Style.
PB2014106349

Publication Date	2008
Personal Author	Baker, N. A.
Page Count	22
Abstract	This project's overall aim was to develop and refine an observational instrument, the Keyboard Personal Computer Style instrument (K-PeCS), which had the ability to document postures and behaviors identified as risk factors for MSD-UE. For this project we developed the K-PeCS in two phases. The specific aim of Phase I was to develop the K-PeCS and refine the psychometrics of the instrument including content and concurrent criterion validity, and inter-rater and intra-rater reliability. The specific aim of Phase II was to develop a model using K-PeCS items that could discriminate between those with and without MSD-UE.
Keywords	Keyboard operators Analytical processes Biomechanics Computers Humans Musculoskeletal system disorders Office workers Posture Risk analysis
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Pittsburgh Univ., PA. Office of Research.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Atlanta, GA.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Atlanta, GA.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	201420