Ergonomic Practices Research Articles

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ERGONOMICS TECHNIQUES ON THE ABILITY TO OVERCOME MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER (MsDs) COMPLAINTS AMONG TAILORS IN BENGKULU CITY AND JAKARTA CITY 2019

Ergonomics is essential to study because it can avoid fatigue and muscle injuries affecting employee performance. One of the diseases caused by ergonomics is the complaint of MsDs. There is an effect of the ergonomic technique on the ability to reduce MsDs complaints in tailors in Bengkulu and Jakarta. This research to know the ergonomic of the sewers and to identify the complains MsDs before and after intervention and the influence of the true ergonomic intervention toward the compalains of MsDs. The research uses a quantitative survey design with a quasi-experimental approach to non-randomized control group pre-test-post-testing (training intervention group respondents using a module on ergonomic techniques when sewing) and observing ergonomic practices when sewing. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate. Research results in ergonomic variables: Bengkulu City before treatment mean 7.55 after treatment 12.05. The city of Jakarta before the treatment means 7.50. After treatment, the mean is 11.0. MsDs complaint variable: Bengkulu city before treatment mean 63.8 and after treatment mean 45.3. The city of Jakarta before treatment means 64.82 after treatment means 45.3. Suggestions are expected that the tailors in the treatment group use a module that the tailor has received to be a guide in sewing work to minimize MsDs complaints.

The impact of ergonomic practices on housekeeping employee retention and efficiency in hotels during COVID-19 in India

This article explores the current status of housekeeping-employee retention and efficiency in hotels particularly during COVID-19 in India, then discusses the implications of ergonomic practices on these. Ergonomic practice research in hotel housekeeping has been given enlarged scholarly attention, yet similar research in the Indian context is almost non-existent. Housekeeping work involves considerable physical effort that can lead to discomfort or even injury. This research involved 210 housekeeping employees from five-star hotels through an online survey. The data were interpreted using the partial least square (PLS) software SmartPLS 2.0. The constructs used in the study were working conditions, risk assessment and control, pandemic response plan, employee efficiency and employee retention. Working conditions were found to have a significant positive relationship with employee retention, whereas, risk assessment and control was found to have a positive relationship with employee retention and employee efficiency. Also, the pandemic response plan was found to have a positive relationship with employee efficiency. The pandemic response plan was not found to have a significant positive relationship with employee retention, while working conditions were not found to have a significant positive relationship with employee efficiency either.

Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice of Ergonomics Among Physiotherapy Undergraduates in Malaysia

Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice of Ergonomics Among Physiotherapy Undergraduates in Malaysia

The practice of ergonomics as a design discipline in the basic design of oil platforms.

Ergonomics is increasingly gaining ground in projects in the energy sector, as well as in the continuous process industry, although the discipline is still framing its space in this milieu. This issue emerges from the designers' lack of familiarity with ergonomics work, especially in engineering design projects, combined with the usual expectations of organizations regarding the participation of ergonomists and the deliverables they ought to develop throughout the project. This study aims to report the participation of a team of ergonomists in an oil platform basic design, discussing ergonomics structuring as an emerging design discipline. This qualitative study used participant observation as a methodology approach aligned with the theoretical framework of Activity Ergonomics (AE). The data collection occurred between October 2018 and June 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The results show the challenges faced by the ergonomics team and strategies adopted in order to create technical specifications (TS), which will determine the work conditions in the future platforms. An evolution in relation to the practice of Ergonomics during this project can be pointed out, even though part of its scope of action remains to be better understood among the design team. Considering oil platform project contexts, this work highlights how ergonomics can help integrate the different rationalities that compose the design process.

Overview of the “Gender & Work” track at the IEA 2021 congress

The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) is an international federation of associations created in 1959, whose mission is to extend the scope of ergonomics research and intervention to all spheres of society in order to improve human well-being. This article presents an overview of the main research papers that were presented at the 21st Triennial IEA 2021 Conference. A total of 23 talks, from nine countries, were presented over four sessions. These papers were summarized based on reading the abstracts and taking notes at the time of the oral presentation. The themes of these sessions were: 1) Knowledge Transfer, Gender and Ergonomics 2) Approaching Ergonomic Interventions with a Sex/Gender Lens: Designing Training for Ergonomists 3) Ergonomic Studies of Atypical Work and Vulnerable Population through a Sex/Gender Lens: Toward Better Understanding of Context and Risks, for Better Prevention and 4) Gender and Occupational Risks (Part 1: Exposure and Risk Perception; Part 2: Strategies to Manage Risk). Ergonomists are beginning to understand that they have the qualifications and legitimacy to play a role in reducing workplace health inequities and helping to make workplaces inclusive and rich of all the workers' diversity. The four sessions of the Gender and Ergonomics TC have moved ergonomics practice a step closer to that goal.

Integrating work into the design: The case of offshore maintenance.

Ergonomics in design is intended to close the gap between what is designed and the real work. This study discusses the creation of technical ergonomics requirements for the basic design stage of workshops on offshore platforms. This paper intends to show how the ergonomics discipline contributes to integrating knowledge on the real work of the maintenance crew with the design. This case study uses procedures, data collection, and analysis guided by the Ergonomics of the Activity's (EA) theoretical framework, focused on design projects. The results show how ergonomics contributed to a better understanding of maintenance work, as well as how this knowledge was integrated into the project design. This occurred both through the construction of a new layout and equipment list, and through the development of technical specifications. These products enable greater operational efficiency, reductions in the costs of alterations in the next stages of the project, and improvement in working conditions. This work points to the need for new studies on platform maintenance work, in addition to studies that deepen the debate on consolidating ergonomics practice in design projects.

Health Problems and Healthcare-Seeking Practices of Workers Processing E-Waste in the Unorganized Sector in the Slums of a South Indian City: An Exploratory Study.

The precarious nature of the work in the unorganized e-waste processing sector poses a threat to workers' health by making them vulnerable to occupational injuries as well as other work-related diseases in addition to job insecurity and related issues. To systematically explore and quantify employment and working conditions along with the occupational health problems and healthcare-seeking practices of workers processing e-waste in the slums of a south Indian city. Cross-sectional study conducted in the slums of a south Indian city. We used a structured interview schedule among 248 randomly selected workers. Descriptive statistics were utilized to summarize the results. 95% CI was calculated for select proportions. Chi-square tests were used to determine statistical significance. We found a predominance of self-employment; unclear employment relationship; no paid holidays; long working hours; unequal wages; absence of work-related social security; absent workers' organization; rented units; minimal/no use of safety equipment, no concept of good ergonomic practices. The commonest occupational health concerns were injuries (17% & 41% respectively) and musculoskeletal problems (43.5%). Private/charitable clinics were the commonest source of seeking healthcare which contributed to 'irrational' practices in the form of repeated TT injections. Findings suggest that the precarious work in the unorganized e-waste processing sector could not only give rise to health problems but also make workers undermine the severity of their health problems. The non-responsiveness of the local public healthcare system compels them to rely on private and charitable clinics and pay for services that are otherwise freely available in UPHCs.

Ergonomic Perceptions and Practices among Students in E-learning during COVID-19

The sudden shift to e-learning during the pandemic has challenged the students in setting up proper work areas with available space and resources. However, it is unclear whether these spaces conform to good ergonomic standards, which apply to information about human behaviour, abilities, limitations and other characteristics to the design of tools, machines, tasks, jobs and environments for productive, safe, comfortable and effective human use. This study was conducted, in order to assess the ergonomic perceptions and practices in e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic among the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University students. An analytical cross-sectional design was used with a convenience sample of 384 students from January to April 2021. A self-administered online questionnaire was used for the data collection. A descriptive data analysis and a Pearson chi-square test were done, using JMP Version 14. The results indicated positive ergonomic perceptions. With regard to practices, most desktop laptop users applied good ergonomic practices (80.7%). In contrast, 50.5% of laptop-without-desk users and 47% of smartphone/tablet users engaged in poor ergonomic practices. Furthermore, the findings showed that there were no significant associations between ergonomic practices and ergonomic perceptions. The study recommends the provision of health-education programmes to encourage the application of correct ergonomic practices. In addition to applying flexible breaks during classes, the study advocates the adoption of practices that avoid.

A computer vision-based lifting task recognition method

Low-back musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are major cause of work-related injury among workers in manual material handling (MMH). Epidemiology studies show that excessive repetition is one of major risk factors of low-back MSDs. Thus, it is essential to monitor the frequency of lifting tasks for an ergonomics intervention. In the current field practice, safety practitioners need to manually observe workers to identify their lifting frequency, which is time consuming and labor intensive. In this study, we propose a method that can recognize lifting actions from videos using computer vision and deep neural networks. An open-source package OpenPose was first adopted to detect bony landmarks of human body in real time. Interpolation and scaling techniques were then applied to prevent missing points and offset different recording environments. Spatial and temporal kinematic features of human motion were then derived. These features were fed into long short-term memory networks for lifting action recognition. The results show that the F1-score of the lifting action recognition is 0.88. The proposed method has potential to monitor lifting frequency in an automated way and thus could lead to a more practical ergonomics intervention.

Musculoskeletal injury and ergonomics in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopic practice.

Endoscopy-related musculoskeletal injuries (ERI) are increasingly prevalent in adult endoscopists; however, there are no studies that have evaluated ERI and ergonomic practices among pediatric gastroenterologists and trainees. We aimed to examine the prevalence, nature, and impact of musculoskeletal injuries in pediatric endoscopic practice and assess attitudes towards ergonomic training needs. Pediatric gastroenterologists and trainees were surveyed to collect information on endoscopist and practice characteristics, the prevalence, nature, and impacts of ERI, ergonomics strategies employed in practice, previous ergonomics training, and perceptions of ergonomics training (elicited using a 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree) Likert scale). Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and bivariate analyses were conducted to explore correlates of ERI. Among 146 survey respondents, 50 (34.2%) were trainees and 96 (65.8%) were practicing endoscopists with a mean duration of endoscopic practice of 9.7 ± 9.4years. Overall, 55.6% (n = 80/144) reported experiencing a musculoskeletal injury, with 34.7% (n = 50/144) reporting an injury attributable to endoscopy. Among those with ERI, the most common sites were the neck/upper back (44.0%), thumb (42.0%), hand/finger (38.0%), and lower back (36.0%). Women were more likely to experience ERI compared to men (43.4% vs. 23.4%; p = 0.013). Only 20.9% of participants had formal training in ergonomics. Respondents reported being motivated to implement practice changes to prevent ERI (4.41 ± 0.95) and perceived ergonomics training as important (4.37 ± 0.96). Pediatric endoscopists, and particularly women, experience significant ERI; however, formal endoscopy ergonomics training is rare. Improved ergonomics training is needed for both practicing pediatric gastroenterologists and trainees.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Ergonomic Hazards Among Healthcare Workers in a Saudi Government Hospital.

BackgroundMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affecting healthcare workers (HCWs) must be considered and addressed as a serious issue. Thus, it is important to incorporate ergonomics into clinical practice to prevent MSDs. The objectives of this study were to investigate HCWs’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding ergonomics in a large governmental healthcare facility.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in which the participants were interviewed to complete a validated four-section questionnaire (demographic data, knowledge, attitudes, and practice information related to ergonomics). The questionnaire was newly self-developed based on a literature review and was pilot tested after development.ResultsThis study included 273 HCWs. Their average knowledge score regarding ergonomics was 2.6, or “fair to good.” Overall, the participants reported good attitude scores, with a total average score of 1 and 2, or “agree to strongly agree.” The findings also indicated that appropriate ergonomics practices were often not implemented, as the average practice score was 1 to 2, or “always to sometimes engaging in bad practice.” The risk factors of being Saudi, being a woman, and having low academic achievement were associated with poor knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to ergonomics among HCWs.ConclusionThis study showed that the majority of the participants had fair knowledge and good attitudes toward ergonomics at work while practicing. However, the practice of ergonomics at work was not implemented. It is important to apply ergonomics at work to prevent MSDs; therefore, ergonomic principles should be included in the undergraduate health curriculum for all HCWs, with emphasis on practicing ergonomics in their routine clinical work.

Effect of ergonomics training program on nurses' knowledge and safety practice

The significant health risk to the health care personnel is ergonomic related, because of manual handling activities. Design: A Quasi-experimental design was utilized .sample: A convenient sample of staff nurses working at ICU. Setting: the study was conducted at ICU at general hospital. Study tools: 1- Nurses’ ergonomics Knowledge questionnaire: part I - Personal characteristics data. Part II -Nurses’ ergonomics Knowledge questionnaire. 2- Nurses’ Ergonomics Practices Observational Checklist. Results: A statistically significant differences was found at nurses’ ergonomics knowledge scores except for concept , purpose of ergonomics and lifting and moving techniques after program implementation and at different periods of assessment. Also, significant differences with marked improvement at all dimensions of nurses ergonomics safety practice scores was found after program implementation and at different periods of assessment than preprogram. A positive correlation was found between nurses total ergonomics knowledge and their safety practices at three and six months post program implementation, while no correlation was founded pre- program and immediately post program implementation. Conclusions: The training program had positive effects on nurses’ ergonomics knowledge and safety practice. Recommendation: Periodic in-services training program for all nurses at hospital to improve knowledge and practices related to ergonomics principles of work place.

Course Design and Learning Outcomes of a Practical Online Ergonomics Course for Surgical Residents

Course content was designed and the learning outcomes assessed for an online ergonomics course for surgical residents. This course could fulfill an optional Surgical Council on Resident Education (SCORE) curriculum on Surgical Ergonomics. The online course included five 5-minute modules within the residents' learning system, each ending with an ungraded knowledge question, and a final 5-question multiple-choice retention quiz that allowed infinite attempts. The course was designed by ergonomists and surgeons at a quaternary academic hospital system. Participants were given two weeks to complete the modules. An electronic survey with questions assessing ergonomics knowledge and understanding on a 5-point Likert scale (strongly disagree - strongly agree) was distributed both before and after the course. The post-course survey included three additional questions to elicit feedback regarding learning experience and course design. Descriptive statistics and nonparametric paired comparisons were used to evaluate learning outcomes. General surgery residency program at an academic medical center in the U.S. Twenty-two general surgery post graduate year 1 residents (PGY1s) were recruited to participate and completed the pre-course survey. Eight out of the 22 participants (36%) completed the online course and quiz; seven (32%) completed the course, quiz, and the post-course survey. Participants had high pre-course awareness of the importance of surgical ergonomics, benefits of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) prevention, as well as awkward intraoperative postures being an WMSD risk factor. Participants' confidence increased significantly from pre- to post-course in ability to assess risk (p = 0.021), but not in ability or willingness to mitigate risky surgical postures. Participants who completed the quiz answered a median of 4 (IQR: [4, 5]) questions correctly. All participants indicated that they would recommend this course to other residents. These short practical ergonomics online learning modules increased surgical residents' confidence in assessing surgical WMSD risks.

The Ergonomic Knowledge and Practice of Dental Students in a Tertiary Institution in South Africa.

Proper ergonomic practices are crucial practices to be considered when working on dental patients, and are often neglected during the dental students' training. We aimed to assess the dental students' knowledge of ergonomics as well the prevalence of their musculoskeletal pain. Methods. A cross sectional analytical study was conducted at a dental school in South Africa. The sample included all senior dental, and dental hygiene students registered in the 2021 academic year. A modified questionnaire using an online platform assessed the student's level of practical and theoretical knowledge of ergonomics; their personal assessment of their competency in implementing ergonomics; and their prevalence of musculoskeletal pain. The knowledge scores were calculated to determine the overall scores. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Ethical clearance was obtained from the Faculty Ethical Committee and all information was anonymous. Results. The response rate was 52% (n = 106), the mean knowledge score was 68%, and 53% reported to be able to successfully implement their ergonomic knowledge practically. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain increased from 32% prior to entering dental school to 78% during dental school. Pain was most commonly reported to be on the back (77%), neck (51%), and shoulders (51%). Conclusion. The majority of students had an average level of knowledge regarding ergonomic principles, however, the practical application was poor. Many students reported to have suffered from back pain which seemed to have started since treating patients. The supervisors should educate and assist students to practice healthy ergonomic postures during clinical and pre-clinical sessions.

Impact of Ergonomic Training Programs on the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nurses: A Comprehensive Study

Objective: This study evaluated the impact of an ergonomic training program on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among nurses. Methods: A quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest approach was used. Two hundred nurses from a tertiary care hospital participated in the study. The ergonomic training program included educational workshops, personalized ergonomic assessments, and follow-up sessions. Data on MSD prevalence and ergonomic knowledge were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and an Ergonomic Knowledge and Practices Survey at baseline and six months post-intervention. Results: Post-intervention, there was a significant reduction in the overall prevalence of MSDs from 68% to 50% (p < 0.001). Specific reductions were observed in the lower back (from 45% to 30%, p < 0.01), neck (from 30% to 20%, p < 0.05), and shoulders (from 25% to 15%, p < 0.05). Ergonomic knowledge and adherence to ergonomic practices significantly improved (p < 0.001 and p < 0.01, respectively). Conclusion: The ergonomic training program effectively reduced the prevalence of MSDs among nurses and improved their ergonomic knowledge and practices. These findings support the implementation of similar training programs in healthcare settings to enhance nurse well-being and reduce work-related MSDs.

Functional training improves the effectiveness of stretching programs for university cleaning staff

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine whether combining a structured stretching program with functional movement/body position training would yield additive effects on flexibility, ergonomic practices, and subjective pain levels for employees at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders.Design/methodology/approachNine control and 13 experimental university cleaning staff participated in a 10-week full-body stretching intervention led by undergraduate students. Experimental participants also engaged in functional movement/body position training once per week. Joint range of motion, task ergonomic form, pain level, and stretching motivation results were compared pre- and post-intervention.FindingsOverall flexibility (+25.75 ± 3.33%) and task ergonomic form (+26.3 ± 10.5%) significantly improved and were negatively correlated with pain levels (r = −0.541 and r = −0.317, respectively). Experimental participants experienced greater improvements in shoulder (control: +16.8 ± 9.0%; experimental: +64.2 ± 11.5%) and hip (control: +31.4 ± 9.9%; experimental: +91.2 ± 19.9%) flexibility as well as in task-specific ergonomic form for vertical (control: +0.0 ± 5.3%; experimental: +35.2 ± 10.1%) and horizontal wiping (control: −4.7 ± 4.7%; experimental: +29.0 ± 7.8%). Intrinsic motivation was increased for both groups (+26.2 ± 15.4%).Originality/valueSupplementing a workplace stretching program with functional movement/body position training has the potential to improve flexibility and decrease pain while simultaneously increasing the likelihood that cleaning staff will participate in self-directed stretching in the future. The intervention serves as a model for workplace health management and wellness-focused community building on university campuses who insource cleaning staff.

ERGONOMICS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE: CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY AMONG PAKISTANI OPHTHALMOLOGISTS

OBJECTIVE: To assess the ergonomic practices and prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among Pakistani ophthalmologists. METHODS: This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted at College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences/Eye Unit III (King Edward Medical University), Lahore, Pakistan from 01-03-2021 to 31-08-2021. A web-based close ended questionnaire (Google form) was developed consisting of questions related to posture in out-patient and operating room in addition to questions related to musculoskeletal symptoms, their effect on routine practice, management. Questionnaire was circulated via a social media application (WhatsApp) to ophthalmologists across Pakistan. Ophthalmologists at various levels of healthcare were included in study. One hundred and seven ophthalmologists consented to part of study and recorded their responses in questionnaire which were then evaluated. RESULTS: Twenty (18.7%) of the participants were diagnosed as having musculoskeletal disorders. Lower back pain was the main symptom in 39 (36.4%) survey responders while 38 (35.5%) of them reported decreased clinical productivity owing to symptoms. Twenty-five (23.36%) participants had to modify their OPD activity owing to development of musculoskeletal symptoms (p<0.01). Majority of those diagnosed with musculoskeletal symptoms adopted neutral spine postures (ergonomically safe) during work hours as compared to those who were not diagnosed with similar disease (p>0.05). Participants who spent ≥6 hours in operation theatre at a stretch were more prone to develop musculoskeletal symptoms (p=0.013). CONCLUSION: Majority of participants experienced musculoskeletal symptoms related to work necessitating the need for change in work place practices focusing on maintaining a neutral spine posture.

Human Factor Index Measurement Using an ISM-SEM-Fuzzy Approach

In recent years, there has been a trend toward automation and data exchange in manufacturing processes through industrial cognitive computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence. However, the human–machine interface plays a role in establishing a smart manufacturing system in any industry. It is necessary to develop a comprehensive model to identify the risk factors that contribute to the loss of human performance and productivity and evaluate the workplace for its compliance and agility toward safe human–machine systems. In this study, a model is proposed that can be used as a measurement tool to design ergonomic workplaces in the automotive industry. Several criteria have been classified under four enablers: physiological factors, psychological factors, environmental factors, and safety factors. These were identified through a literature review. The proposed model integrates the applications of structural equation modeling (SEM), interpretive structural modeling (ISM), and the multigrade fuzzy approach. ISM was employed to demonstrate the applicability of the model to depict various ergonomic enablers considered in the ergonomic measurement. SEM was used to validate the ergonomic measurement model statistically. Physiological factors were found to be highly correlated with ergonomic practices. Physiological and psychological factors were also highly correlated. The use of the multigrade fuzzy approach was demonstrated to determine the human factor index for an automotive component manufacturing industry. The proposed model can enable management to evaluate the various risk factors that hamper the ergonomic level of a company and thereby allow the company to harness the benefits of ergonomics to enhance safety and productivity.

A Global Survey of Ergonomics Practice Patterns and Rates of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Urologists Performing Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery

Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) requires awkward body posture for long durations. Few urologists receive ergonomics training despite the availability of ergonomics best practices utilized by other surgical specialties. We characterize ergonomics practice patterns and rates of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain among urologists performing RIRS. A web-based survey was distributed via the Endourological Society, the EAU, and social media. Surgeon anthropometrics and ergonomic factors were compared to ergonomics best practices. Pain was assessed with the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Overall, 519 of 526 participants completed the survey (99% completion rate). Ninety-three percent of urologists consider ergonomic factors when performing RIRS to reduce fatigue (68%), increase performance (64%), improve efficiency (59%), and reduce pain (49%). Only 16% received ergonomics training. Residents/fellows had significantly lower confidence in ergonomic technique compared to attending surgeons of any career length. Adherence to proper ergonomic positioning for modifiable factors were highly variable. On NMQ, 12-month rates of RIRS-associated pain in ≥1 body part, pain limiting activities of daily living, and pain requiring medical evaluation were 81%, 51%, and 29%, respectively. Annual case volume >150 cases (OR 0.55 [0.35-0.87]) and higher adherence to proper ergonomic techniques (OR 0.67 [0.46-0.97]) were independently associated with lower odds of pain. Limitations include a predominantly male cohort which hindered the ability to assess gender disparities in pain and ergonomic preferences. Adherence to ergonomics best practices during RIRS is variable and may explain high rates of MSK pain among urologists. These results underscore the importance of utilizing proper ergonomic techniques and may serve as a framework for establishing ergonomics guidelines for RIRS.

COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME–A PERSPECTIVE ON ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the common symptoms, and its associated factors and to identify its ocular morbidity among them due to prolonged use of digital devices.
 Methods: A random sampling technique are used to calculate the sample size of 278. The questionnaire includes computer vision syndrome symptoms and factors associated with Computer Vision Syndrome development.
 Results: A total of 278 health care students participated in this study. The mean age of health care students was 20.68 y±2.51 standard deviation and the range was between 18-25 y. 40.6% were males and 59.3% were females. Among digital devices, 85.9% of student’s use mobile phones frequently, 61.8% spent continuously on digital devices and had a higher risk of developing Computer Vision Syndrome, 40.2% Students were aware of 20-20-20 rule, 37% were aware of using digital devices at 40-75 cm, in pre-assessment. Thereby providing awareness and knowledge by showing them awareness video helps to improve the results in post-assessment.
 Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome symptoms among health care students in pre-assessment which was reduced in post-assessment. Thereby health care students who have knowledge on their eye care helps to prevent vision problems and it is also helpful for the people who are already having symptoms and ergonomic practices. So, they may consult the doctor without neglecting their visual problems.