Publications by authors named "Mojtaba K Danesh"

Background: The post-pandemic era has seen a surge in the popularity of Virtual Learning Management Systems (VLMS). However, there is a noticeable lack of tools to measure the usability of these systems. As technology evolves, user needs change, necessitating updated tools for system evaluation.

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Background: Call center workers are highly susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) as well as mental stress. Nonetheless, there has been a surprising paucity in the body of the research regarding interventions among call center workers.

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of a multicomponent ergonomic intervention program on mental workload, mental fatigue and WRMSDs of call center employees.

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Background: Nowadays, although using laptops to perform many routine activities is inevitable, many wheelchair users are not able to efficiently use their laptops due to their movement limitations and inappropriate workstations.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate a novel ergonomic laptop desk for wheelchair users by considering their movement limitations.

Methods: In this experimental study, we ergonomically designed and assessed a novel laptop desk in two phases in a laboratory.

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has put health systems under unprecedented pressure, challenging their workforce, especially nurses.

Objective: The current paper presented a review of the early literature concerning emerging nursing challenges during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A systematic search of the published literature between January and May 2020 was carried out in Medline, Science Direct, and Google Scholar to identify relevant quantitative and qualitative studies.

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Background: Due to their physically and mentally demanding job, nurses are exposed to high risk of fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders, through which their work ability could be adversely affected.

Objective: This study aims to identify factors influencing nurses' work ability by using a macroergonomic model.

Methods: Descriptive and qualitative analyses were carried out in two phases of the study.

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