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Musculoskeletal problems are increasingly occurring and are predominately attributed to a frequent and highly repetitive use of input devices. Earlier studies [e.g. 1, 2, 3] showed that the exposure to input devices cause health risks. Even young and healthy users reported severe discomfort in finger and hand after executing cursor control tasks over 2-4 hours. For motion-impaired users also a distinct increase of discomfort was observed, but combined with longer work and rest periods compared to healthy users [4]. The present survey aims at RSI-impaired users. Three RSI-case studies were reported. Compared to healthy users RSI-impaired users were distinctly more sensitive towards exposure [cp. 3]. In can be concluded that RSI-impaired computer users limit the usefulness of notebook input devices as found for keyboard and mouse [4]. They face great barriers in terms of effort and highly rely on low demanding, low repetitive input tasks, and on adequate rest periods.
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Sutter, C. (2007). How Users with RSI Review the Usability of Notebook Input Devices. In: Dainoff, M.J. (eds) Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers. EHAWC 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4566. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-73333-1_39
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