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Hiemstra-Van Mastrigt, S. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), Vink, P. (author), Kuijt-Evers, L.F.M. (author)This literature review focused on passenger seat comfort and discomfort in a human-product-context interaction. The relationships between anthropometric variables (human level), activities (context level), seat characteristics (product level) and the perception of comfort and discomfort were studied through mediating variables, such as body...article 2017
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Groenesteijn, L. (author), Commissaris, D.A.C.M. (author), van den Berg-Zwetsloot, M. (author), Hiemstra-Van Mastrigt, S. (author)BACKGROUND: Working in an office environment is characterised by physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour. This behaviour contributes to several health risks in the long run. Dynamic workstations which allow people to combine desk activities with physical activity, may contribute to prevention of these health risks. OBJECTIVE: A dynamic...article 2016
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Groenesteijn, L. (author), Hiemstra-van Mastrigt, S. (author), Gallais, C. (author), Blok, M. (author), Kuijt-Evers, L. (author), Vink, P. (author)Working in the train is a part of new ways of working. However, the ideal working position is unknown. Moreover, the ideal position for leisure and relaxing is also unknown. This article defines what activities train passengers mainly perform and which corresponding postures are seen. Based on the observations on actual train rides, four main...article 2014
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Hiemstra-van Mastright, S. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), Blok, M. (author), Gallais, C. (author), Vink, P. (author)Onderweg werken, bijvoorbeeld in de trein, wordt steeds beter mogelijk door de toepassing van nieuwe informatietechnologieën. Dit brengt een verandering aan in de activiteiten die men in de trein uitvoert en daarmee veranderen mogelijk ook de veel voorkomende zithoudingen. Dit is relevante informatie voor ontwerpers van treinmeubilair die...article 2014
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- Groenesteijn, L. (author) article 2013
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Groenesteijn, L. (author)Deze presentatie werd gehouden op de dag van de preventiemedewerker 27 juni 2013.public lecture 2013
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Groenesteijn, L. (author), Ellegast, R.P. (author), Keller, K. (author), Krause, F. (author), Berger, H. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author)In the present study, we investigated the effect of office tasks on posture and movements in field settings, and the comfort rating for chair characteristics and correlation with type of task. The tasks studied were: computer work, telephoning, desk work and conversation. Postures, movements, chair part inclinations and comfort rating data were...article 2012
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Vink, P. (author), Blok, M. (author), Formanoy, M. (author), de Korte, E. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author)In 2010 15.2% of the work force in the Netherlands works with a computer at another location than at the office or at the clients' location. 27% of the Dutch working population is not satisfied about the possibility to work at home and 18% is not satisfied on the possibility to plan your own working time. The case control study affirms what has...article 2012
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Blok, M.M. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), Schelvis, R. (author), Vink, P. (author)In the changing modern economy some new factors have been addressed that are of importance for productivity and economic growth, such as human skills, workplace organization, information and communication technologies (ICT) and knowledge sharing. An increasing number of companies and organizations are implementing measures to better address...article 2012
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Blok, M.M. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), Schelvis, R. (author), Vink, P. (author)In the changing modern economy some new factors have been addressed that are of importance for productivity and economic growth, such as human skills, workplace organization, information and communication technologies (ICT) and knowledge sharing. An increasing number of companies and organizations are implementing measures to better address...article 2012
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Ellegast, R.P. (author), Kraft, K. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), Krause, F. (author), Berger, H. (author), Vink, P. (author)Prolonged and static sitting postures provoke physical inactivity at VDU workplaces and are therefore discussed as risk factors for the musculoskeletal system. Manufacturers have designed specific dynamic office chairs featuring structural elements which promote dynamic sitting and therefore physical activity. The aim of the present study was to...article 2012
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Blok, M. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), van den Berg, C. (author), Vink, P. (author)The drive towards new ways of working is of great relevance to our modern world. Many companies and organizations have introduced aspects of this new approach in recent years, while many others are on the verge of doing so. The new way of working consists of a large variety of measures enabling flexibility in time and place Expectations are...conference paper 2011
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- van Mastrigt, S. (author), Brugman, T. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author) article 2011
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- Groenesteijn, L. (author), Formanoy, M. (author), Blok, M. (author), de Korte, E. (author) article 2010
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- TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Vink, P. (author), Blok, M. (author), Brugman, T. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author) public lecture 2010
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author)TNO onderzocht bij een bedrijf waar veel ouderen werken, hoe de werkroosters verbeterd kunnen worden opdat oudere werknemers langer gezond en productief kunnen doorwerken. Jong en oud bleken het meest tevreden te zijn over de dagdienst en het rooster met alleen ochtend- en middagdienst zonder nachtdienst. Beide leeftijdsgroepen vonden het minder...public lecture 2010
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Blok, M. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), Formanoy, M. (author), de Korte, E. (author), Vink, P. (author)The pace in which new and reliable ICT technologies are introduced is rising and the economy is changing towards an information and knowledge driven economy. This opens possibilities to collaborate and communicate with colleagues from any remote location as well as the ability to access business information. The ability of office workers to work...bookPart 2010
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de Looze, M. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), Blok, M. (author)Health and Well-being in the 24-h Society, 19th International Symposium on Sfitwork and Working Time, 2-6 August, San Servolo Island - Venezia, Italy: program and abstracts.conference paper 2009
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Effects of differences in office chair controls, seat and backrest angle design in relation to tasksGroenesteijn, L. (author), Vink, P. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author), Krause, F. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)In this study the influence of chair characteristics on comfort, discomfort, adjustment time and seat interface pressure is investigated during VDU and non-VDU tasks: The two investigated office chairs, both designed according to European and Dutch standards are different regarding: 1) seat cushioning and shape, 2) backrest angle and 3) controls...article 2009
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Groenesteijn, L. (author), Blok, M. (author), Formanoy, M. (author), de Korte, E. (author), Vink, P. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)In this study two seats were used by workers having shared and workers having owned work spaces. 51 subjects (22 female, 29 male) participated in a six week experiment in a naturalistic setting. The chairs were different with respect to adjustability options, design of controls and external design. Most of the subjects adjusted the office chairs...conference paper 2009