K Jacobs

Summary

Affiliation: Boston University
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi The association between children's computer use and musculoskeletal discomfort
    Karen Jacobs
    Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Department of Occupational Therapy, 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 18:221-6. 2002
  2. ncbi The effect of education on backpack wearing and posture in a middle school population
    Amy J Feingold
    Work 18:287-94. 2002
  3. ncbi An ergonomics training program for student notebook computer users: preliminary outcomes of a six-year cohort study
    Karen Jacobs
    Boston University, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Sargent College, Department of Occupational Therapy, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 44:221-30. 2013
  4. ncbi Preface
    Karen Jacobs
    Founding Editor in Chief, Work, Chairperson, IEA Science, Technology and Practice STP, Occupational therapist and ergonomist, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA E mail Blog http blogs bu edu kjacobs
    Work 41:i. 2012
  5. ncbi Usability of a barcode scanning system as a means of data entry on a PDA for self-report health outcome questionnaires: a pilot study in individuals over 60 years of age
    Patrick Boissy
    Research Centre on Aging, Sherbrooke Geriatric University Institute, Sherbrooke, Canada
    BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 6:42. 2006
  6. ncbi University students' notebook computer use: lessons learned using e-diaries to report musculoskeletal discomfort
    K Jacobs
    Boston University Sargent College, Department of Occupational Therapy, Boston, MA, USA
    Ergonomics 54:206-19. 2011
  7. ncbi Computer-related posture and musculoskeletal discomfort in middle school students
    Karen Jacobs
    Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 32:275-83. 2009
  8. ncbi University students' notebook computer use
    Karen Jacobs
    Boston University, Sargent College, Department of Occupational Therapy, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Appl Ergon 40:404-9. 2009
  9. ncbi Middle school children's participation in activities and the effects of pain from backpack use on participation
    Renée Alison Lockhart
    Programs in Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 22:155-68. 2004
  10. ncbi The gap between exposure and implementation of computer workstation ergonomics in the workplace
    Kevin Berner
    Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 19:193-9. 2002

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Detail Information

Publications15

  1. ncbi The association between children's computer use and musculoskeletal discomfort
    Karen Jacobs
    Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Department of Occupational Therapy, 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 18:221-6. 2002
    ..This study provides a general description of the computer set-up and home use of 152 6th grade children and looks at the association between overall musculoskeletal discomfort and various ergonomic variables...
  2. ncbi The effect of education on backpack wearing and posture in a middle school population
    Amy J Feingold
    Work 18:287-94. 2002
    ....
  3. ncbi An ergonomics training program for student notebook computer users: preliminary outcomes of a six-year cohort study
    Karen Jacobs
    Boston University, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Sargent College, Department of Occupational Therapy, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 44:221-30. 2013
    ....
  4. ncbi Preface
    Karen Jacobs
    Founding Editor in Chief, Work, Chairperson, IEA Science, Technology and Practice STP, Occupational therapist and ergonomist, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA E mail Blog http blogs bu edu kjacobs
    Work 41:i. 2012
    ..Soares, the Congress Chair, the Congress Organizing Committee, the IEA, the Brazilian Ergonomics Association and the Union of Latin-American Ergonomics Societies on a successful Congress.With much admiration,Karen Jacobs...
  5. ncbi Usability of a barcode scanning system as a means of data entry on a PDA for self-report health outcome questionnaires: a pilot study in individuals over 60 years of age
    Patrick Boissy
    Research Centre on Aging, Sherbrooke Geriatric University Institute, Sherbrooke, Canada
    BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 6:42. 2006
    ....
  6. ncbi University students' notebook computer use: lessons learned using e-diaries to report musculoskeletal discomfort
    K Jacobs
    Boston University Sargent College, Department of Occupational Therapy, Boston, MA, USA
    Ergonomics 54:206-19. 2011
    ..Without some form of ergonomic intervention, these students are likely to enter the workforce with poor computing habits, which places them on the road to future injuries as technology continues to play a dominant role in their lives...
  7. ncbi Computer-related posture and musculoskeletal discomfort in middle school students
    Karen Jacobs
    Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 32:275-83. 2009
    ..General base line data from this three-year study is reported...
  8. ncbi University students' notebook computer use
    Karen Jacobs
    Boston University, Sargent College, Department of Occupational Therapy, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Appl Ergon 40:404-9. 2009
    ..More research is needed however to determine the most effective ergonomics intervention for university students...
  9. ncbi Middle school children's participation in activities and the effects of pain from backpack use on participation
    Renée Alison Lockhart
    Programs in Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 22:155-68. 2004
    ....
  10. ncbi The gap between exposure and implementation of computer workstation ergonomics in the workplace
    Kevin Berner
    Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 19:193-9. 2002
    ..The Transtheoretical Model for Health Behavior Change [25,27] is used to further evaluate effectiveness of ergonomic interventions. Recommendations for interventions and future evaluations are presented...
  11. ncbi The effectiveness of a home-based ergonomics intervention on the proper use of computers by middle school children
    Chad D Williams
    Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 18:261-8. 2002
    ....
  12. ncbi The prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal complaints in female college students
    Audra G Hamilton
    7 Reed Lane, Bedford, MA 01730, USA
    Work 24:387-94. 2005
    ....
  13. ncbi Gender-age environmental associates of middle school students' low back pain
    Hsin-Yu Chiang
    Programs in Occupational Therapy, Boston University, 635 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Work 26:197-206. 2006
    ..Further investigations should be conducted to evaluate the intervention effectiveness after implementation of controls...
  14. ncbi The effectiveness of ergonomic intervention in the classroom
    Janette Shinn
    Touro College, School of Health Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Bayshore, NY, USA
    Work 18:67-73. 2002
    ..CONCLUSION: Ergonomic education is one way to help students to reduce their risks of developing musculoskeletal injury in a classroom environment that impedes correct positioning...
  15. ncbi Efficacy of body mechanics education on posture while computing in middle school children
    Gretchen Rowe
    Work 18:295-303. 2002
    ....