Effect of airplane passenger seat armrest height on human neck comfort when using a smartphone.
Int J Occup Med Environ Health
; 35(2): 199-208, 2022 Apr 11.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between seat armrest height and human neck comfort when using a smartphone while sitting on a passenger seat during the flight. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
The authors used a wireless angle-measuring instrument and subjective comfort scale to evaluate the changes of head flexion angle and neck comfort level of 24 young smartphone users in an aircraft simulated cabin.RESULTS:
The study results indicated that using a smartphone while sitting on a passenger seat during the flight would pose a larger discomfort to the neck, and the discomfort would be higher for gaming than reading tasks. Seat armrest height is related to the comfort level of the neck when using a smartphone, increasing the height of the armrest can effectively alleviate discomfort in this state.CONCLUSIONS:
Considering the prevalence of passengers using smartphones in aircraft, a seat armrest that can be properly adjusted in height, which can effectively reduce the risk of passenger head flexion angle and neck discomfort. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2022;35(2)199-208.Palabras clave
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Postura
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Teléfono Inteligente
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Occup Med Environ Health
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
PL
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POLAND
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POLONIA
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POLÔNIA