Carolyn Sommerich - Publications

Affiliations: 
Industrial and Systems Engineering Ohio State University, Columbus, Columbus, OH 
Area:
Industrial Engineering

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2023 Lavender SA, Charbonnet J, Sommerich CM. Biomechanical assessment of alternative hand trucks for transporting heavy loads up and down stairs. Applied Ergonomics. 110: 104010. PMID 36905726 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104010  0.526
2022 Seagren KE, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA. Musculoskeletal discomfort in veterinary healthcare professions. Work (Reading, Mass.). PMID 35253665 DOI: 10.3233/WOR-205043  0.505
2022 Wang X, Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Rayo MF. Exploring the relationships between computer task characteristics, mental workload, and computer users' biomechanical responses. Ergonomics. 1-10. PMID 34989656 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2022.2026490  0.524
2021 Wang X, Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Rayo MF. The effects of using a footrest during computer tasks varying in complexity and temporal demands: A postural and electromyographic analysis. Applied Ergonomics. 98: 103550. PMID 34450458 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103550  0.54
2021 Lavender SA, Sun C, Xu Y, Sommerich CM. Ergonomic considerations when slotting piece-pick operations in distribution centers. Applied Ergonomics. 97: 103554. PMID 34399371 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103554  0.556
2021 Tang M, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA. An investigation of an ergonomics intervention to affect neck biomechanics and pain associated with smartphone use. Work (Reading, Mass.). 69: 127-139. PMID 33998577 DOI: 10.3233/WOR-213463  0.484
2021 Xu Y, Lavender SA, Sommerich CM. The efficacy of a lifting strap as an ergonomic intervention for EMS providers: Does it make it easier to raise a supine patient to an upright sitting posture? Applied Ergonomics. 94: 103416. PMID 33780856 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103416  0.557
2021 Amini Pay N, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA. Assessment of alternative methods for informal caregivers to perform patient repositioning tasks. Applied Ergonomics. 93: 103360. PMID 33486317 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103360  0.55
2020 Li J, Sommerich CM, Chipps E, Lavender SA, Stasny EA. A framework for studying risk factors for lower extremity musculoskeletal discomfort in nurses. Ergonomics. 1-39. PMID 32781904 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2020.1807615  0.511
2020 Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Evans KD, Sanders EB, Joines S, Lamar S, Radin Umar RZ, Yen WT, Park S. Collaborating with radiographers to address their work-related musculoskeletal discomfort. Applied Ergonomics. 85: 103069. PMID 32174357 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2020.103069  0.688
2019 Lavender SA, Polivka BJ, Darragh AR, Sommerich CM, Stredney DL, Wills CE. Evaluating Home Healthcare Workers' Safety Hazard Detection Ability Using Virtual Simulation. Home Healthcare Now. 37: 265-272. PMID 31483358 DOI: 10.1097/Nhh.0000000000000780  0.5
2019 Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Bigelow S, Weston EB, Seagren K, Pay NA, Sillars D, Ramachandran V, Sun C, Xu Y, Marras WS. A biomechanical evaluation of potential ergonomic solutions for use by firefighter and EMS providers when lifting heavy patients in their homes. Applied Ergonomics. 82: 102910. PMID 31422290 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2019.102910  0.631
2019 Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Sanders EB, Evans KD, Li J, Radin Umar RZ, Patterson ES. Developing Evidence-Based Design Guidelines for Medical/Surgical Hospital Patient Rooms That Meet the Needs of Staff, Patients, and Visitors. Herd. 1937586719856009. PMID 31195834 DOI: 10.1177/1937586719856009  0.506
2019 Lavender SA, Wang Z, Allread WG, Sommerich CM. Quantifying the effectiveness of static and dynamic insoles in reducing the tibial shock experienced during walking. Applied Ergonomics. 74: 118-123. PMID 30487090 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2018.08.006  0.733
2018 Wang X, Lavender SA, Sommerich C. The Effects of Load Stability and Visual Access During Asymmetric Lifting Tasks on Back and Upper Extremity Biomechanical Responses. Human Factors. 18720818814107. PMID 30521403 DOI: 10.1177/0018720818814107  0.51
2018 Patterson ES, Sanders EB, Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Park S, Li J, Evans KD. A Grounded Theoretical Analysis of Room Elements Desired by Family Members and Visitors of Hospitalized Patients: Implications for Medical/Surgical Hospital Patient Room Design. Herd. 1937586718792885. PMID 30103657 DOI: 10.1177/1937586718792885  0.49
2018 Sommerich CM, Evans KD, Lavender SA, Sanders E, Joines S, Lamar S, Radin Umar RZ, Yen W, Park S. Collaborating With Sonographers and Vascular Technologists to Develop Ergonomics Interventions to Address Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 35: 23-37. DOI: 10.1177/8756479318810710  0.655
2018 Evans KD, Sommerich CM, Sanders EB, Patterson ES, Li J, Lavender SA. Opportunities for Inpatient Room Designs That Facilitate Imaging Professionals in Providing Diagnostic Patient Care: A Mixed Methods Study Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 34: 329-340. DOI: 10.1177/8756479318776219  0.498
2017 Patterson ES, Sanders EB, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Li J, Evans KD. Meeting Patient Expectations During Hospitalization: A Grounded Theoretical Analysis of Patient-Centered Room Elements. Herd. 10: 95-110. PMID 29056092 DOI: 10.1177/1937586717696700  0.492
2017 Patterson ES, Sanders E, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Li J, Evans KD. Identifying Unmet Patient Expectations via Critical Review of Five Simulated Hospital Rooms Proceedings of the International Symposium On Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care. 6: 116-117. DOI: 10.1177/2327857917061026  0.469
2017 Patterson ES, Sanders E, Sommerich CM, Evans KD, Lavender SA, Li J. The Environmental Services Perspective on Hospital Room Design: A Mixed-Methods Approach Proceedings of the International Symposium On Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care. 6: 104-108. DOI: 10.1177/2327857917061023  0.513
2017 Li J, Sommerich C, Lavender S, Chipps E, Stasny E. Subjective and Objective Estimation of Physical Activities on the Lower Extremities for Inpatient Staff Nurses and Their Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Discomfort Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 61: 1017-1021. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601737  0.476
2017 Lavender SA, Sommerich CM. Preventing Firefighter Injuries When Handling Obsese Patients: Understanding the Patient Handling Scenarios Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 61: 1015-1016. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601736  0.478
2017 Wang X, Lavender S, Sommerich C. Does Visual Access When the Lifting Unstable Objects Affect the Biomechanical Loads Experienced by the Spine and Shoulders? Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 61: 995-996. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601731  0.479
2017 Ay H, Luscher A, Sommerich C. A dynamic simulator for the ergonomics evaluation of powered torque tools for human assembly Assembly Automation. 37: 1-12. DOI: 10.1108/Aa-12-2015-126  0.601
2016 Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Evans KD, Sanders E, Joines S, Lamar S, Radin Umar RZ, Yen WT, Park SH. Collaborating with Mammographers to Address Their Work-Related Musculoskeletal Discomfort. Ergonomics. 1-27. PMID 26794257 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2016.1140815  0.676
2016 Yen WT, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Flinn SR, Sanders EB. Evaluation of jar lid design characteristics by older women with hand use limitations. Applied Ergonomics. 52: 177-84. PMID 26360209 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2015.07.011  0.66
2016 Dutt M, Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Chaudhari AM. Relationships between Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders Symptoms and Tibial Acceleration Measures in Distribution Center Workers Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 60: 980-981. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601226  0.472
2016 Sommerich CM, Pires AS, Lavender SA, Sanders EB, Evans KD, Li J, Patterson E. Architects’ and interior designers’ perspectives on hospital patient rooms designed by the people who work in these rooms Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 60: 588-592. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213601135  0.515
2015 Wills CE, Polivka BJ, Darragh A, Lavender S, Sommerich C, Stredney D. "Making Do" Decisions: How Home Healthcare Personnel Manage Their Exposure to Home Hazards. Western Journal of Nursing Research. PMID 26669605 DOI: 10.1177/0193945915618950  0.525
2015 Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Evans K, Sanders E, Joines S, Lamar S, Radin Umar RZ, Yen WT, Li J, Nagavarapu S, Dickerson JA. Collaborating with cardiac sonographers to develop work-related musculoskeletal disorder interventions. Ergonomics. 1-31. PMID 26642863 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2015.1116613  0.672
2015 Polivka BJ, Wills CE, Darragh A, Lavender S, Sommerich C, Stredney D. Environmental Health and Safety Hazards Experienced by Home Health Care Providers: A Room-by-Room Analysis. Workplace Health & Safety. 63: 512-22; quiz 523. PMID 26268486 DOI: 10.1177/2165079915595925  0.535
2015 Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Radin Umar RZ, Li J, Park S, Dutt M. A biomechanical and subjective comparison of two powered ambulance cots. Ergonomics. 1-12. PMID 26245484 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2015.1039604  0.55
2015 Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Patterson ES, Sanders EB, Evans KD, Park S, Umar RZ, Li J. Hospital Patient Room Design: The Issues Facing 23 Occupational Groups Who Work in Medical/Surgical Patient Rooms. Herd. 8: 98-114. PMID 26123970 DOI: 10.1177/1937586715586391  0.524
2015 Mehta JP, Lavender SA, Jagacinski RJ, Sommerich CM. Effects of task precision demands on behavioral and physiological changes during a repetitive asymmetric lifting activity. Human Factors. 57: 435-46. PMID 25875433 DOI: 10.1177/0018720814551556  0.496
2015 Mehta JP, Lavender SA, Jagacinski RJ, Sommerich CM. Exploring the effects of seated whole body vibration exposure on repetitive asymmetric lifting tasks. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 12: 172-81. PMID 25264920 DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2014.960573  0.524
2014 Mehta JP, Lavender SA, Jagacinski RJ, Sommerich CM. Effects of seated whole body vibration exposure on repetitive asymmetric lifting tasks Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2014: 1627-1628. DOI: 10.1177/1541931214581339  0.5
2014 Park S, Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Patterson ES. Barriers and facilitators affecting the adoption of ceiling lift interventions in nursing homes Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2014: 1405-1409. DOI: 10.1177/1541931214581293  0.481
2014 Patterson ES, Murray J, Park S, Sanders EBN, Li J, Umar R, Sommerich CM, Evans KD, Lavender SA. Barriers to infection control due to hospital patient room factors: A secondary analysis of focus group and interview transcripts Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2014: 1266-1270. DOI: 10.1177/1541931214581264  0.47
2013 Darragh AR, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Tanner KJ, Vogel K, Campo M. Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Physical Demand, and Caregiving Activities in Informal Caregivers. Journal of Applied Gerontology : the Official Journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. PMID 24652897 DOI: 10.1177/0733464813496464  0.473
2013 Ay H, Sommerich CM, Luscher AF. Linear modeling of human hand-arm dynamics relevant to right-angle torque tool interaction. Human Factors. 55: 893-910. PMID 24218900 DOI: 10.1177/0018720813485977  0.476
2013 Yen WT, Flinn SR, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Sanders EB. Preference of lid design characteristics by older adults with limited hand function. Journal of Hand Therapy : Official Journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists. 26: 261-70; quiz 271. PMID 23770203 DOI: 10.1016/J.Jht.2013.04.002  0.63
2013 Flinn SR, Sanders EB, Yen WT, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA. Empowering elderly women with osteoarthritis through hands-on exploration of adaptive equipment concepts. Occupational Therapy International. 20: 163-72. PMID 23553868 DOI: 10.1002/Oti.1348  0.66
2013 Lavender SA, Ko PL, Sommerich CM. Biomechanical evaluation of the Eco-Pick lift assist: A device designed to facilitate product selection tasks in distribution centers. Applied Ergonomics. 44: 230-6. PMID 22884290 DOI: 10.1016/J.Apergo.2012.07.006  0.557
2013 Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Umar RZR, Park SH, Li J, Dutt M. Powered ambulance cots: Effects of design differences on muscle activity and subjective perceptions of operators Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 972-975. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213571217  0.509
2013 Yen WT, Sommerich C, Lavender S, Flinn S, Sanders E. Product physical interface design characteristics for older adults with hand use limitations: Laboratory study Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 96-100. DOI: 10.1177/1541931213571023  0.666
2012 Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Radin Umar RZ, Le P, Mehta J, Ko PL, Farfan R, Dutt M, Park S. A biomechanical and subjective assessment and comparison of three ambulance cot design configurations. Ergonomics. 55: 1350-61. PMID 22849316 DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2012.706715  0.732
2012 Czuba LR, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA. Ergonomic and safety risk factors in home health care: Exploration and assessment of alternative interventions. Work (Reading, Mass.). 42: 341-53. PMID 22523032 DOI: 10.3233/Wor-2012-1433  0.519
2011 Sommerich C, Lavender S, Sanders E, Evans K, Joines S, Yen WT, Lamar S, Zaid R, Umar R. Participatory ergonomics applied to sonographers' work Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1067-1070. DOI: 10.1177/1071181311551223  0.675
2011 Umar RZR, Sommerich C, Evans K, Lavender S, Sanders E, Yen WT, Joines S, Lamar S. Ergonomic interventional design of an articulating arm for echocardiography application: Front-end design and pilot study Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 980-983. DOI: 10.1177/1071181311551204  0.667
2011 Lavender SA, Ko PL, Sommerich C. Biomechanical evaluation of the Eco Pick lift assist: Could this device potentially prevent back and shoulder injuries in people doing pick-to-pallet jobs in distribution centers? Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 971-974. DOI: 10.1177/1071181311551202  0.529
2010 Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Johnson MR, Radin Z. Developing ergonomic interventions to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in grocery distribution centers Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2: 1229-1233. DOI: 10.1518/107118110X12829369834762  0.537
2010 Sommerich C, Lavender S, Sanders E, Lamar S, Evans K, Joines S, Yen WT. Participatory ergonomics applied to mammographers' work Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2: 1210-1213. DOI: 10.1518/107118110X12829369834609  0.67
2010 Ay H, Luscher A, Sommerich C. Design and development of a torque tool testing rig that simulates human operator-tool-task interactions Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2: 1164-1168. DOI: 10.1518/107118110X12829369834203  0.537
2009 Evans KD, Sommerich C. The feasibility of using an HCU system for investigating ergonomic injury among autoworkers Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 25: 80-87. DOI: 10.1177/8756479309331807  0.306
2009 Cooper KN, Campbell-Kyureghyan NH, Sommerich CM. Comparative study of computer usage patterns and prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among college students Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1: 615-619.  0.643
2009 Liu D, Sommerich CM, Sanders EBN, Lavender SA. Application of a participatory methodology for investigating Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) usage in the construction industry Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2: 925-929.  0.53
2008 Korkmaz SV, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA. A pilot test of Participatory Ergonomics and Technology teams among high school teachers Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1: 667-671.  0.478
2007 Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Buford JA, J Banks J, Korkmaz SV, Pease WS. Towards development of a nonhuman primate model of carpal tunnel syndrome: performance of a voluntary, repetitive pinching task induces median mononeuropathy in Macaca fascicularis. Journal of Orthopaedic Research : Official Publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society. 25: 713-24. PMID 17318891 DOI: 10.1002/Jor.20363  0.542
2007 Banks JJ, Lavender SA, Buford JA, Sommerich CM. Measuring pad-pad pinch strength in a non-human primate: Macaca fascicularis. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. 17: 725-30. PMID 17035044 DOI: 10.1016/J.Jelekin.2006.07.009  0.749
2007 Splittstoesser RE, Yang G, Knapik GG, Trippany DR, Hoyle JA, Lahoti P, Korkmaz SV, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Marras WS. Spinal loading during manual materials handling in a kneeling posture. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology : Official Journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. 17: 25-34. PMID 16517181 DOI: 10.1016/J.Jelekin.2005.12.003  0.614
2007 Splittstoesser RE, Korkmaz SV, Sommerich CS, Lavender SA. A comparison of computer workstation adjustments made by users following web-based instructions and those of an ergonomics professional Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 2: 879-883.  0.497
2006 Korkmaz SV, Hoyle JA, Knapik GG, Splittstoesser RE, Yang G, Trippany DR, Lahoti P, Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Marras WS. Baggage handling in an airplane cargo hold: An ergonomic intervention study International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 36: 301-312. DOI: 10.1016/J.Ergon.2005.12.001  0.642
2006 Sommerich CM, Lavender SA, Buford JA, Banks J, Korkmaz SV, Pease WS, Moran S. Developing a non-human primate experimental model for studying carpal tunnel syndrome Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. 1318-1322.  0.544
1998 Sommerich CM, Marras WS, Parnianpour M. A method for developing biomechanical profiles of hand-intensive tasks Clinical Biomechanics. 13: 261-271. DOI: 10.1016/S0268-0033(98)00092-8  0.507
1996 Sommerich CM, Marras WS, Parnianpour M. A quantitative description of typing biomechanics Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 6: 33-56. DOI: 10.1007/Bf02110393  0.483
1996 Sommerich CM, Marras WS, Parnianpour M. Observations on the relationship between key strike force and typing speed American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. 57: 1109-1114.  0.408
1995 Sommerich CM, Marras WS, Parnianpour M. Activity of Index Finger Muscles during Typing Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. 39: 620-624. DOI: 10.1177/154193129503901017  0.404
1993 Sommerich CM, McGlothlin JD, Marras WS. Occupational risk factors associated with soft tissue disorders of the shoulder: a review of recent investigations in the literature. Ergonomics. 36: 697-717. PMID 8513776 DOI: 10.1080/00140139308967931  0.443
1992 Sommerich CM, Marras WS. Temporal patterns of trunk muscle activity throughout a dynamic, asymmetric lifting motion Human Factors. 34: 215-230. PMID 1601433 DOI: 10.1177/001872089203400207  0.458
1991 Marras WS, Sommerich CM. A three-dimensional motion model of loads on the lumbar spine: II. Model validation Human Factors. 33: 139-149. PMID 1860701 DOI: 10.1177/001872089103300202  0.44
1991 Marras WS, Sommerich CM. A three-dimensional motion model of loads on the lumbar spine: I. Model structure Human Factors. 33: 123-137. PMID 1860700 DOI: 10.1177/001872089103300201  0.456
1989 Lavender SA, Mirka GA, Schoenmarklin RW, Sommerich CM, Sudhakar LR, Marras WS. The effects of preview and task symmetry on trunk muscle response to sudden loading Human Factors. 31: 101-115. PMID 2707815 DOI: 10.1177/001872088903100108  0.627
1989 Mirka GA, Sommerich CM, Marras WS. Effects of Fatigue on Muscle Groups under Dynamic Exertions Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting. 33: 646-650. DOI: 10.1177/154193128903301104  0.405
1988 Lavender SA, Sommerich CM, Sudhakar L, Marras WS. Trunk Muscle Loading in Non-Sagittally Symmetric Postures as a Result of Sudden Unexpected Loading Conditions Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting. 32: 665-669. DOI: 10.1518/107118188786762531  0.606
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