Occupational Performance in Computer Tasks from the Perception of Users: Biomechanical Implications Related to Three Computer Mouses
Graduation Date
2006
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Document Form
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
Department
Occupational Therapy
Department or Program Chair
Ruth Ramsey, EdD, OTR/L
Thesis Advisor
Bonnie Napier-Tibere, EdD, OTR/L
Second Advisor
Ruth Ramsey, EdD, OTR/L
Abstract
Limited research has been done on the biomechanical issues of computer mouses from the perspective of the computer user. The purpose of this study was to assess the biomechanical implicate ns of three computer mouses. Seven adult computer users participated in completing two sessions using three mouses. Questionnaires were used to collect data following the use of each mouse. Perceptions of participants were evaluated and identified. Outcome of this research showed strong preferences for some mouse designs over others. The number of participants was limited due to failure of one of the mouses for which no replacement was available. Results suggest that the perception of computer users is important in identifying the effects computer mouses have on the occupation of computer users.