Title

The Effects Of Whole-Body Vibration On Human Performance: A Meta-Analytic Examination

Abstract

Whole-body vibration exerts a substantive influence in many work environments. The primary objective of the present paper was to ascertain the effect of whole-body vibration and identify those moderating variables that influence the degree to which human performance is affected. A comprehensive meta-analysis was conducted which quantified the existing research evidence. Following a screening process of the collected literature, a total of 224 papers and reports were identified for analysis. From these papers, 115 effect sizes were derived from 13 experiments which survived the screening procedure. Results indicate that vibration acts to degrade the majority of goal-related activities, especially those that rely on visual perception and fine motor control. Gaps in the extant research literature are identified and suggestions offered with regard to a more theoretically-driven approach to testing stressor effects on human performance.

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Number of Pages

1741-1745

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/154193120605001704

Socpus ID

44349177676 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/44349177676

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