Title
The effect of a feedback signal in a computer mouse on hovering behaviour, productivity, comfort and usability in a field study
Author
de Kraker, H.
de Korte, E.
van Mil, F.
Rijs, B.
Bongers, P.
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven
Publication year
2008
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a tactile feedback signal on hovering behaviour, productivity, usability and comfort after 1 week of using an experimental mouse. In a randomized controlled trial, a regular computer mouse was compared to a new developed mouse with a tactile, vibrating feedback signal to prevent unnecessary hovering above the computer mouse. According to this study, participants do decrease their hovering behaviour when using a mouse with tactile feedback. Furthermore, the mouse with tactile feedback did not influence productivity. Usability was rated somewhat mixed. The use of a mouse with a tactile vibrating feedback signal seems promising for preventing neck, shoulder and arm complaints. Further research is needed to study long-term effects on (prevention of) neck, shoulder and arm complaints and development of learning effects.
Subject
Workplace
Arbeidsproductiviteit
Behaviour
Computer mouse
Feedback
Prevention of work related upper limb symptoms
Productivity
Biomechanics
Computer peripheral equipment
Feedback
Mice (computer peripherals)
Vibrations (mechanical)
Feedback signal
Hovering behavior
Ergonomics
Adaptive behavior
Arm disease
Clinical trial
Computer mouse
Controlled clinical trial
Controlled study
Feedback system
Human experiment
Intermethod comparison
Occupational disease
Productivity
Questionnaire
Randomized controlled trial
Tactile stimulation
Vibration sense
Adult
Efficiency
Feedback, Psychological
Female
Health Behavior
Health Surveys
Humans
Male
Man-Machine Systems
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Occupational Health
Posture
User-Computer Interface
Vibration
Workplace
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130701565646
TNO identifier
240635
ISSN
0014-0139
Source
Ergonomics, 51 (2), 140-155
Document type
article