Strategies of International Cooperation in an International Project: Advantages and Pitfalls

• Autorzy: Dainoff M. J. , Aaras A. , Ro O. , Cohen B. G. F.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The MEPS (musculoskeletal—eyestrain—psychosocial—stress) study involved an extensive degree of multidisciplinary and multicultural cooperation. The objective was to examine the effects of multiple ergonomic interventions on visual, musculoskeletal, postural, and psychosocial outcomes amongst operators of visual display terminals (VDTs). The inherent complexity of a comprehensive ergonomic investigation requires participation of researchers from a variety of disciplines, as well as comparisons among populations with different geographical and cultural backgrounds. The design and execution of the resulting research protocol presents a number of challenges. This paper discusses the advantages and pitfalls associated with multidisciplinary multinational cooperation. Advantages include the necessity for development of a common language and perspective providing a basis for future collaboration. Pitfalls include logistic and coordination difficulties associated with conducting standardized procedures in different locations, as well as the inherent potential for professional conflict. It is argued that such pitfalls ought to be understood and integrated into the project planning process.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ergonomic interventions; multidisciplinary; multicultural; VDTs; office ergonomics

PL

ergonomia; warunki pracy; praca biurowa; współpraca międzynarodowa; komputer; choroby narządów ruchu; stres; zagrożenia zdrowia

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2005
• Tom: Vol. 11, No. 1
• Strony: 3--8
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr 8 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Dainoff M. J.

• Center for Ergonomic Research, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA

autor

Aaras A.

• Buskerud University College, Department of Optometry and Visual Science, Kongsberg, Norway

autor

Ro O.

• Premed A/S, Oslo, Norway

autor

Cohen B. G. F.

• Internal Revenue Service, Washington, DC, USA

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