Volume 6, Issue 2 (2-2020)                   J Jiroft Univ Med Sci 2020, 6(2): 222-233 | Back to browse issues page

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Seyedi F, Dalfardi M, eftekhar vaghefi S H. Assessment of Accommodation of Anthropometric Dimension with Classroom Furniture : systematic review article. J Jiroft Univ Med Sci 2020; 6 (2) :222-233
URL: http://journal.jmu.ac.ir/article-1-268-en.html
1- kerman university of medical science
2- MS in Anatomical sciences, Department of Anatomical sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
3- Associate professor, Department of Anatomical sciences Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Abstract:   (2578 Views)
Introduction: Mismatch of anthropometric dimensions and classroom furniture such as table, chair and bench can cause musculoskeletal disorder, back pain, neck pain and Fatigue. The purpose of this study is to summarize the results of existing studies on the relationship between students’ anthropometric dimensions and furniture in Iranian schools.
Materials and Methods: For finding documentation related to this article, a search was done on google Elsevier, Springer, PubMed, Magiran, Google Scholar, Iranmedex, Cochrane Library, Medlib, SID databases and theses in the National Library.  The criterion for entering the study was the adaptation of articles aims with measuring the physical dimensions of the students in order for designing and the schools furniture assessment. Articles were reviewed for non-repeated title, type of study, population, study variables and quality of information reporting.
Results: According to initial searches for databases, 33 articles were investigated completely and 8 papers were selected for systematic review. Documents are related to the period ranging from 1991 to 2019, which were compared in method and results.
Conclusion: The results of these studies showed that proportion between school furniture dimensions and students' anthropometric dimensions are undesirable. Therefore, considering anthropometric differences, it is necessary to design appropriate chairs for students.
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Type of Study: Review | Subject: Medical Sciences / Anatomy
Received: 2019/09/1 | Accepted: 2019/11/1 | Published: 2020/04/5

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