Date of Completion

2022

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Ergonomic Principles, Online Learning

Abstract

Ergonomics has been a vital aspect to consider in the current online setting since distance learning has become the norm as it significantly affects comfort, productivity, and motivation. Therefore, this study aimed to determine and describe the knowledge and compliance regarding ergonomic principles of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) students and the ergonomic factors that could affect the knowledge and compliance of DLSMHSI students in A.Y. 2021-2022. A descriptive quantitative research design was utilized in the form of disseminating survey forms for data gathering among different courses throughout the institution of DLSMHSI, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines following purposive sampling technique – total enumeration. A total of 571 students from the different courses responded to the survey forms disseminated. The study revealed that the respondents are most knowledgeable regarding the ergonomic principle of maintaining neutral postures (77.82%) and are most compliant with the principle of environmental modifications (4.15 using a 5-point Likert Scale). In addition, respondents are most knowledgeable regarding psychosocial factors (88.51%) and are most compliant with environmental factors (3.86 using a 5-point Likert Scale). The results of the study could provide a basis to promote awareness regarding the ergonomics of students’ workstations as well as providing information to develop interventions that would be able to address potential issues in the utilization of ergonomics by the students.

First Advisor

Vivian Mojica-Vizcarra

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