Does self-reported computer work add biologically relevant information beyond that of objectively recorded computer work?
- 1Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispepjerg, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen NV, Denmark
- 2Department of Occupational Medicine, Herning Hospital, Herning, Denmark
- Correspondence to Dr Sigurd Mikkelsen, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispepjerg, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen NV 2450, Denmark; smik0019{at}bbh.regionh.dk
- Accepted 4 January 2012
- Published Online First 1 February 2012
- Musculoskeletal
- epidemiology
- neurobehavioural effects
- painters
- wruld
- back disorders
- ergonomics
- clinical medicine
- preventive medicine
In a recent editorial, Gerr and Fethke1 discuss computer work and musculoskeletal outcomes based on self-reported exposure versus objective recordings using computer software. They state that only one small study (n=27) using objective recordings was published before a large study by Ijmker et al,2 published in the same issue as the editorial. They failed to consider the results of two Neck and Upper …
