Impact Of Long Computer Working Hours On Fine And Motor Gross Skills, Manual Dexterity And Cognition, Posture In Nosologist
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Throughout development, we gain increasing control over our bodies, allowing us to move around our environment and manipulate and use objects. This developing motor control is key to our understanding of the properties of our environment. The development of motor skills can therefore be viewed as part of an interactive developmental process with perceptual, social, and cognitive abilities (1), which is subject to the constraints of the body and the environment. A sample size calculation was conducted based on effect size estimates from preliminary data or existing literature to ensure adequate statistical power. A total of 30 participants were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria This experimental design aims to elucidate the impact of prolonged computer working hours on nosologists' cognitive, motor skills, and posture. The use of a randomized controlled trial allows for controlled exposure to computer usage, enabling a clearer understanding of the effects and potential implications for this professional cohort.
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