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Letting go of the mouse: using alternative computer input devices to improve productivity and reduce injury

Letting go of the mouse: using alternative computer input devices to improve productivity and... Many computer related injuries occur from mouse use. The mouse is the primary input device by virtue of its universal availability, yet it is not the best for all‐round work. Alternative devices such as the track ball, touch pad, and graphics tablet can be used more effectively for precise cursor control, while reducing stress and the potential for injury. Though these devices may seem exotic or a luxury, they are in fact affordable and well‐suited to daily use by everyone. This article describes the mouse and its inherent weaknesses, and offers more practical alternatives. These alternatives may help reduce injury‐producing activities, and may also improve productivity and creativity by allowing more precision cursor controls. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png OCLC Systems and Services: International digital library perspectives Emerald Publishing

Letting go of the mouse: using alternative computer input devices to improve productivity and reduce injury

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2001 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1065-075X
DOI
10.1108/10650750110394657
Publisher site
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Abstract

Many computer related injuries occur from mouse use. The mouse is the primary input device by virtue of its universal availability, yet it is not the best for all‐round work. Alternative devices such as the track ball, touch pad, and graphics tablet can be used more effectively for precise cursor control, while reducing stress and the potential for injury. Though these devices may seem exotic or a luxury, they are in fact affordable and well‐suited to daily use by everyone. This article describes the mouse and its inherent weaknesses, and offers more practical alternatives. These alternatives may help reduce injury‐producing activities, and may also improve productivity and creativity by allowing more precision cursor controls.

Journal

OCLC Systems and Services: International digital library perspectivesEmerald Publishing

Published: Jun 1, 2001

Keywords: Computers; Productivity; Work‐related injury; Computer users

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