Psychophysiology: The Missing Link in Macroergonomic Models of Musculoskeletal Disorders

This presentation proposes that psychophysiology is a bridge between macroergonomic factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It is argued that the causal role of macroergonomic factors in musculoskeletal disorders is best understood through the application of psychophysiological models, m...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 2000-07, Vol.44 (12), p.2-733-2-734
Main Authors: Schleifer, Lawrence M., Ley, Ronald, Spalding, Thomas W.
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Language:English
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Summary:This presentation proposes that psychophysiology is a bridge between macroergonomic factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It is argued that the causal role of macroergonomic factors in musculoskeletal disorders is best understood through the application of psychophysiological models, methods, and measures. A psychophysiological approach provides for a more definitive and finer grain analysis of the relationship between macroergonomic factors and musculoskeletal disorders than is possible with correlational epidemiological studies. It is concluded that psychophysiology provides a biological plausible explanation for how work stress factors contribute to musculokskeletal disorders.
ISSN:1541-9312
1071-1813
2169-5067
DOI:10.1177/154193120004401280