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Volume 13, Issue 4 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics-In Press 2025)
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Afshari A. Evaluating the Effects of Digital Workplace Design and Smart Tools on Musculoskeletal Health and Employee Productivity in Modern Office Environments. Iran J Ergon 2025; 13 (4)
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Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Science, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran of maragheh , aliafshari.psy@gmail.com
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Background and Objectives: With the expansion of digital technologies and the increasing use of smart tools in workplaces, challenges such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and reduced employee productivity have emerged. This study aimed to examine the effects of digital workplace design and smart tools on employees’ physical and mental health as well as their productivity.
Methods: The research employed a descriptive-analytical field study design. The statistical population included administrative employees of selected organizations, 150 people were selected as a sample from the population above according to the Morgan table and stratified random sampling method. Data were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the Hoffman Employee Productivity Questionnaire. Hypotheses were tested using paired t-tests and regression analysis, with SPSS 25 applied for statistical computations.
Results: The findings revealed a significant negative relationship between musculoskeletal health and productivity (r = -0.47), indicating that increased musculoskeletal problems were associated with decreased efficiency (r = -0.41), task quality (r = -0.39), goal commitment (r = -0.45), and time management (r = -0.36). Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that digital workplace design and the use of smart tools were significantly associated with a reduction in musculoskeletal problems (β = -0.52, p < 0.05) and an increase in employee productivity (β = 0.46, p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicate that ergonomic workplace design combined with the use of smart tools reduces musculoskeletal discomfort and enhances employee productivity. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing ergonomic and technology-enhanced work environments to promote both employee health and organizational performance.
Methods: The research employed a descriptive-analytical field study design. The statistical population included administrative employees of selected organizations, 150 people were selected as a sample from the population above according to the Morgan table and stratified random sampling method. Data were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the Hoffman Employee Productivity Questionnaire. Hypotheses were tested using paired t-tests and regression analysis, with SPSS 25 applied for statistical computations.
Results: The findings revealed a significant negative relationship between musculoskeletal health and productivity (r = -0.47), indicating that increased musculoskeletal problems were associated with decreased efficiency (r = -0.41), task quality (r = -0.39), goal commitment (r = -0.45), and time management (r = -0.36). Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that digital workplace design and the use of smart tools were significantly associated with a reduction in musculoskeletal problems (β = -0.52, p < 0.05) and an increase in employee productivity (β = 0.46, p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicate that ergonomic workplace design combined with the use of smart tools reduces musculoskeletal discomfort and enhances employee productivity. These findings emphasize the importance of implementing ergonomic and technology-enhanced work environments to promote both employee health and organizational performance.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Ergonomics in Design
Received: 2025/09/11 | Accepted: 2025/12/24 | ePublished: 2025/12/24
Received: 2025/09/11 | Accepted: 2025/12/24 | ePublished: 2025/12/24
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