International Journal of Nursing Care
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Computer Based Health Hazards and Safe Computing Techniques among Software Professionals

1Principal, Goldfinch College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka

2Principal, Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu

3Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka

Online published on 11 October, 2017.

Abstract

We all thought that technology would make our lives easier. Today, we are overwhelmed by computers and have perhaps begun to look at it as somewhat of an ‘everything appliance ’. The one thing, that with every passing day, seems to be able to do anything and everything. Millions of people around the world, now use computers as their primary work tool. In the last decade or so, the number of hours people use computers has increased tremendously. It was estimated that, there will be over 5.2 million software professionals in India by 2018. There are definite health problems that occur with prolonged computer use. If one wish to overcome those problems need to observe certain rules and follow certain precautions. People who change their lifestyles, have an ergonomic work station and posture have relatively symptom free-working and better work performance.

Keywords

Computer, Health hazards, Computing techniques, Software professionals