| Document ID (ISN) | 78712 |
| CIS number |
02-962 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0271-3586 - American Journal of Industrial Medicine |
| Year |
2001 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Salerno D.F., Franzblau A., Armstrong T.J., Werner R.A., Becker M.P. |
| Title |
Test-retest reliability of the upper extremity questionnaire among keyboard operators |
| Bibliographic information |
Dec. 2001, Vol.40, No.6, p.655-666. 36 ref. |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the reliability of the self-administered Upper Extremity Questionnaire used in epidemiological studies. A two-part assessment was conducted among 138 keyboard operators. Test-retest reliability was analysed using various statistical evaluation tools. Logistic regression models were used to test the effect of demographic and work-related factors on reliability. It was found that the reliability of items on the Upper Extremity Questionnaire was generally good to excellent. Reports of symptom severity and interference with work were less stable. Demographic and work-related factors were not statistically significant in modelling the variation in reliability. Repeated use of the questionnaire with similar results suggests that the findings are applicable to a larger working population. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
subjective assessment; upper extremity disorders; keyboard operations |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
symptoms; upper extremities; statistical evaluation; questionnaire survey; reliability |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Office work
|
