Neck pain is a prevalent health problem, largely reported in adult patients. However, very
recent data show that new technologies are inducing a shift in the prevalence of this relevant …

Government initiatives have tried to ensure uniform computer access for young people;
however a divide related to socioeconomic status (SES) may still exist in the nature of …

Drawing on social cognitive theory, this study examines the effects of technology distraction
on consumers' responses, sensory overload, and discomfort. Its three objectives are:(i) to …

Children's mobile device (eg, smartphone, tablet) access and ownership has grown
substantially in the past decade. Concerns exist regarding excessive use and the impact of …

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is of immense importance in
today's digital knowledge society. As a basis for private and vocational participation in …

Background Neck pain (NP) and low back pain (LBP) have become a growing public health
problem in adolescents that involve multiple factors, including modifiable factors, such as …

Background Studies exploring the association between physical activity, screen time and
sleep and pain usually focus on a limited number of painful body sites. Nevertheless, pain at …

Nowadays, the increasing attention paid to the dark side of social media (SM) in the field of
healthcare management has moved both researchers and practitioners to investigate the …

Objectives. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting people throughout the world. People are
forced to conduct various activities at home using mobile devices (MDs) as a result of the …

This cross-sectional study analyses the usage patterns of the new communication and
information technologies (ICTs) and their relationship with visual discomfort and …