I agree core temperature is important and the only way to achieve that is a warm room temperature. Bit of an issue when the other employees in the shared office want the air con on though. I’m not sure keyboard shortcuts will really make a difference to a sufferer with Raynauds. Using the keyboard pretty much has the same effect as using the mouse all day. It may be that nothing is significantly going to improve her symptoms but would it increase her comfort levels/perception? Maybe.

I do agree though that there needs to be evidence to support the use of these tools as with everything else. I would also like to hear from someone with experience in ergonomics or anyone who has experience with Raynauds.

Paula

I can understand a person with Raynauds may request one – but I am not convinced that offering one is the best way forward. I wonder if it is a bit of a gimick, but happy to be proven wrong. There are a number of physios and ergonomists on the list who may wish to comment.

Back in the 1980’s companies sold all sorts of devices to protect DSE users from a “radiation” risk from DSEs. I recall seeing an advert for a lead lined apron marketted as protecting pregnant women. It was surprising how many people asked for one!

Perhaps a better strategy is to ensure that the office is warm. Also spending hours on a computer is poor ergonomics and extensive use of data inputting devices can cause their own problems. Keyboard short cuts would assist in order to reduce the use of a mouse.

Anne


On 12/02/2013 20:54, "Paula Highton" <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]> wrote:

    
They are widely available even from sites such as Amazon. I don’t honestly know of any evidence base and I’m guessing there won’t be any as it is a relatively new technology.  I have an employee with Reynaud’s who I think may possibly benefit from it but it would be trial and error really. All I know is that when someone is sat for hours at a computer the mouse hand can show a marked decrease in temperature. I have also experienced that myself.
 
Thanks for your reply
 
Paula
 

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Paula
I haven’t seen your postings but I have just received 60 emails and I am working through my in box now. If I come across one from you I will let you  know. From where are they available. Is there any evidence that they are a useful addition to a workstation – if there is I would be interested in reading it.

Best

Anne
On 12/02/2013 20:40, "Paula Highton" <[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]> wrote:
    Anne

I have responded to this message several times and informing people that
yes this type of mouse does exist and yet it is like I don't exist. Does
this mean my messages are not being posted?

Paula Highton



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I have never heard of htem either. Try sources for assistive technology
- google search:  http://www.abilitynet.org.uk; postureright etc.

Anne


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> Good afternoon all, just wondered if anyone has any experience of
> heated mice (mouses!), I am seeing a lady tomorrow who has requested
> one and I had never heard of them before. Obviously I will be carrying

> out a work station assessment and getting a medical history but
> wondered if it was just a gimmick! Many thanks
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