Adjustable Supine Computer Workstation Study
Georgia Tech�s Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access (CATEA) is looking for people to participate in a computer workstation research study. This study will help researchers learn more about the performance, utility and comfort of fully-integrated, adjustable computer workstations. The goal of this study is to collect information that can be used in the design and development of a new computer workstation.
We are screening and recruiting up to 60 individuals, including individuals who experience chronic low back pain, to participate in this study. During the session, we will take some physical body measurements using standard measuring devices such as a measuring tape or caliper and ask participants to do typical computer-related tasks like typing, editing, data entry, reading and using a mouse. After completing the tasks, we will ask participants their opinion of the experience.
Experience using computers and touch typing is necessary. Experience in heavy computer use environments including customer service, data entry, computer programming, media development, gaming, academic work and paralegal is desired. Students involved in computer programming and media development are being recruited. Both men and women are being recruited and minority participation is encouraged.
The research session will last approximately 3 hours. Each participant will attend only one research session. The activities will be recorded on video and audiotape for later analysis. Participants will be compensated $50 per session for their participation. Research sessions are scheduled for July 9th through August 3rd (excluding weekends) at CATEA, on the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia.
If you are interested in this study and you fit the following characteristics, please contact us and refer to the Adjustable Supine Computer Workstation study:
- Are between the ages of 18 and 65
- Average at least 10 hours of computer use per week
- Weigh less than 250 lbs.
- Have touch typing skills
In addition, we are recruiting up to 30 individuals with low back pain to participate in the study that fit the following criteria:
- Have chronic, recurring episodes of low-back pain or discomfort
- Experience low-back pain after 1 hour or less of sitting
- Do not have difficulty walking
For more information about the study please contact Mr. Charlie Drummond at CATEA at (404) 894-4960 or (800) 726-9119 for voice/TTY, or by email at
