A Prototype Development of Web Application for Personalized Assessment and Design Exercises in Patients with Office Syndrome: A pilot study
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Background: The office syndrome symptoms are common among office workers and are primarily caused by prolonged stationary positions and insufficient regular ergonomic movement. In the twenty-first century, with the advent of modern communication technologies, which are increasingly accessible, this study integrates cutting-edge technology to develop a web application aimed at enhancing the efficiency of physical therapy treatments.
Objective: To develop a prototype web application for personalized assessment and treatment planning for office syndrome and to evaluate its usability and clinical effectiveness.
Methods: This developmental study consisted of two main phases: 1) Prototype Development and Usability Testing: Usability was assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS) with 30 volunteers. 2) Clinical Effectiveness Testing: Conducted with 20 volunteers, each required to adjust their ergonomic environment and perform exercises recommended by the web application for 30 minutes per day, two days per week, for a fortnight after that pain levels were measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) before and after the intervention.
Results: The SUS usability assessment consistently states a "good" rating for the application. Additionally, clinical effectiveness testing demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in pain scores (p < 0.001) after using the web application for physical therapy.
Conclusion: The study indicates that the personalized web application for office syndrome management efficiently and effectively supports self-care and significantly reduces muscle pain among users. The application is user-friendly and expeditious to learn, and users have reviewed and reported high confidence in its use.
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