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Identifying predictors of comfort and discomfort in using hand tools

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Identifying predictors of comfort and discomfort in using hand tools / L. F. M. Kuijt-Evers... [et al.]
The aim of the study was to identify predictors of comfort and discomfort in using hand tools. For this purpose, the comfort questionnaire for hand tools (CQH) was developed based on the results of a previous study. In the current study, four screwdrivers were avaluated on comfort (expected comfort at first sight and comfort after short time use) using the CQH and discomfort (local perceived discomfort). The results showed that expected comfort at first sight was predicted by aesthetics
En: Ergonomics. - London and Washington. - Vol. 48, nº 6, 15 May 2005 ; p. 692-702
1. Ergonomía . 2. Confortabilidad . 3. Máquinas y herramientas . 4. Sistema hombre-máquina . I. Kuijt-Evers, Lottie F.M. . II. Title. III. Título: Ergonomics.