2005 Publications

Armstrong, T. “Mechanical Stressors,” Textbook of Clinical Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2005: 837-854.

Chaffin, D. (2005). “Improving Digital Human Modeling for Proactive Ergonomics in Design,” Ergonomics, 48(5): 478-491.

Chaffin, D.B., (2005). “Primary Prevention of Low Back Pain through Application of Biomechanics in Manual Materials Handling Tasks,” La Medicina Del Lavoro 27(1):40-50 (Italian).

Crane, B., Holm, M., Hobson, D., Cooper, R., Reed, M.P., Stadelmeier, S. “Test-retest Reliability, Internal Item Consistency, and Concurrent Validity of the Wheelchair Seating Discomfort Assessment Tool,” Assistive Technology, 2005; 17(2): 98-107.

D’Souza, J.C., Franzblau, A., Werner, R. (2005). “Review of Epidemiologic Studies on Occupational Factors and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal and Vascular Disorders and Symptoms,” Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 2005; 15(2): 129-165.

Ebersole, M., Lau, M., Armstrong, T.J. “Task-based Measurement of Force in Automotive Assembly using Worker Self-assessment, Observational Analysis and Electromyography,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2005: 1370-1374.

Eby, D. & Kantowitz, B.H. (2005). “Transportation Human Factors,”  In G. Salvendy (Ed.), Handbook of Human Factors 3rd edition. 1538-1569, New York: Wiley.

Fiorentini, C., Mattioli, S., Graziosi, F., Bonfiglioli, R., Armstrong, T., Violante, F. “Occupational Relevance of Subclavian Vein Thrombosis in Association with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome,” Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 2005: 31(2): 160-163.

Franzblau, A., Armstrong, T. J., Werner, R.A., and Ulin, S.S. (2005). “A Cross-Sectional Assessment of the ACGIH TLV for Hand Activity Level,” Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 15(1): 57-67.

Gell, N.M., Werner, R.A., Franzblau, A., Ulin, S.S., and Armstrong, T.J. (2005).  “A Longitudinal Study of Industrial and Clerical Workers: Incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Assessment of Risk Factors,” Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 15(1): 47-55.

Kantowitz, B. H., Roediger, H. L., & Elmes, D. (2005). “Experimental Psychology,” 8th ed. Belmont, Ca.: Wadsworth Thomson Learning.

Kantowitz, B.H. & Premkumar, S., (2005). “Driver Response to Combinations of Telematic Devices,” Proceedings of the 12th World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems,1-17, 2005.

Keyserling, W.M., Sudarsan, S.P., Martin, B.J., Haig, A.J., and Armstrong, T.J. (2005).  “Effects of Low Back Disability Status on Lower Back Discomfort During Sustained and Cyclical Trunk Flexion,” Ergonomics, 48: 219-233.

Lee, J.D., & Kantowitz, B.H. (2005). “Network Analysis of Information Flows to Integrate In-vehicle Information Systems,”  International Journal of Vehicular Information and Communication Systems, 1:24-43.

Lockett, J., Assmann, E., Green, R., Reed, M.P., Raschke, U., Verriest, J. Digital Human Modeling Research and Development User Needs Panel, SAE Technical Papers, 2005.

Park W, Chaffin DB, Martin BJ, Faraway JJ (2005). “A Computer Algorithm for Representing Spatial-temporal Structure of Human Motion and a Motion Generalization Method,” J Biomech., 38(11):2321-9.

Park W., Martin B.J., Choe S., Chaffin D.B., and Reed, M.P. (2005). “Representing and Identifying Alternative Movement Techniques for Goal-directed Manual Tasks,” Journal of Biomechanics, 38(3): 519-527.

Parkinson, M., Kokkolaras, M., Reed, M.P., Papalambros, P. “Robust Truck Cabin Layout Optimization using Advanced Driver Variance Models,” Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference – DETC2005, 2005; 2 B: 1103-1109.

Reed, M.P., Chaffin, D.B., Faraway, J. “Critical Features in Human Motion Simulation for Ergonomic Analysis,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2005: 1196-1199.

Reed, M.P., Ebert-Hamilton, S., Manary, M., Klinich, K., Schneider, L. A New Database of Child Anthropometry and Seated Posture for Automotive Safety Applications, SAE Technical Papers, 2005.

Reed, M.P., Flannagan, M. Geometric Visibility of Mirror Mounted Turn Signals, SAE Technical Papers, 2005.

Reed, M.P., Satchell, K., Nichols, A. Application of Digital Human Modeling to the Design of a Postal Delivery Vehicle, SAE Technical Papers, 2005.

Reed, M.P., Van Roosmalen, L. “A Pilot Study of a Method for Assessing the Reach Capability of Wheelchair Users for Safety Belt Design,” Applied Ergonomics, 2005; 36(5): 523-528.

Roosmalen, L.V., Reed, M.P., Bertocci, G.E. “Pilot Study of Safety Belt Usability for Vehicle Occupants Seated in Wheelchairs,” Assistive Technology, 2005; 17(1): 23-36.

Sasena, M., Parkinson, M., Reed, M.P., Papalambros, P., Goovaerts, P. “Improving an Ergonomics Testing Procedure via Approximation-based Adaptive Experimental Design,” Journal of Mechanical Design, Transactions of the ASME, 2005; 47(10): 1044-1050.

Taiwo, O., Kreiss, K., Franzblau, A., Garabrant, D., Carter, S., Seixas, N., Moline, J., Landrigan, P., Fromes, M.C. “Metals and Related Compounds,” Textbook of Clinical Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2005: 943-990.

Wagner, D., Reed, M., Chaffin, D. Predicting Foot Positions for Manual Materials Handling Tasks, SAE Technical Papers, 2005.

Werner, R. A., A. Franzblau, et al. (2005). “A Longitudinal Study of Industrial and Clerical Workers: Predictors of Upper Extremity Tendonitis,” J Occup Rehabil 15(1): 37-46.

Werner, R. A., A. Franzblau, et al. (2005). “Incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Automobile Assembly Workers and Assessment of Risk Factors,” J Occup Environ Med 47(10): 1044-50.

Werner, R. A., A. Franzblau, et al. (2005). “Predictors of Persistent Elbow Tendonitis Among Auto Assembly Workers,” J Occup Rehabil 15(3): 393-400.

Werner, R.A., Franzblau, A., et al. (2005). “Prevalence of Upper Extremity Symptoms and Disorders Among Dental and Dental Hygiene Students,” Journal of the California Dental Association, 33(2): 123-131.

Werner, R.A., Franzblau, et al. (2005). “Incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Among Auto Assembly Workers and Assessment of Risk Factors,” JOEM 47(10): 044-1050.

Werner, R.A., Franzblau, A., Gell, N. “Randomized Controlled Trail of Nocturnal Splinting for Active Workers with Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005; 38(3): 519-527.

Werner, R.A., Franzblau, A., et al. (2005). “Risk Factors for Visiting a Medical Department because of Upper-extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders,” Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 2005; 31(2): 132-137.

Werner, R.A., Franzblau, et al. (2005). “Risk Factors for Presenting to the Medical Department with Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders,” J Scand Work Environ Health 31(2): 132-7.

Werner, R.A., Franzblau, A., Gell, N.M., Ulin, S.S., and Armstrong, T.J. (2005).  “A Longitudinal Study of Industrial and Clerical Workers:  Predictors of Upper Extremity Tendonitis,”  Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 15(1): 37-46.

Werner, R.A., Franzblau, A., Gell, N.M., Ulin, S.S., and Armstrong, T.J. (2005).  “Predictors of Upper Extremity Discomfort: A Longitudinal Study of Industrial and Clerical Workers,”  Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 15(1): 27-35.

Womack, S., Armstrong, T., “Integrating Decision Support Systems and Ergonomics: A Case Study of Software Designed for Evaluating and Controlling Ergonomic Stresses,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2005; 1420-1423.

Womack, S., Armstrong, T., (2005) “Use of a Computerized Decision Support System for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Work-Related MSD Disability,” Journal of Occupation Rehabilitation, 15(3): 313-28, 2005.