Substantiation of the optimum screen brightness parameters of the interactive panel to reduce the risk of general and visual fatigue of schoolchildren

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10.21668/health.risk/2023.1.05.eng
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M.V. Ayzyatova, I.E. Aleksandrova, I.P. Lashneva, A.M. Kurgansky

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National Medical Research Center for Children’s Health, 2 Lomonosovskii Ave., bldg 1, Moscow, 119991,
Russian Federation

Abstract: 

The digital transformation of modern education contributes to the active introduction of interactive panels (IP) into the educational process, replacing traditional chalkboards. Minimizing possible risk factors when using an IP also requires considering the visual characteristics of its screen. At present, there are no results of such studies in the scientific literature. The purpose of this work was to substantiate the optimal range of IP screen brightness when it is used in the classroom to prevent general and visual fatigue of schoolchildren. We analysed research articles describing studies in visual hygiene, lighting engineering, display technologies, etc.

Our study involved measuring brightness and pulsation coefficient of a working IP screen. Ranges of IP screen brightness that could produce harmful effects on children's health have been empirically established. With the help of a specially designed questionnaire, complaints of students attending the 4th grade of secondary schools were studied to identify general and visual fatigue, as well as factors caused by the IP and negatively affecting the respondents’ well-being. The relative risk values are calculated, namely a probability that these complaints would occur in schoolchildren, depending on parameters of IP screen brightness. The optimal range of IP screen brightness is justified for a working mode that significantly reduces the probability of students complaining about general and visual fatigue. Monitoring and correction of IP screen brightness mode during classes will reduce the risks of students' health disorders. It is necessary to continue research to substantiate the optimal visual characteristics of the IP screen based on investigating indicators describing the functional state of the child's body.

Keywords: 
prevention, interactive panel, risk factors, screen brightness, fatigue
Ayzyatova M.V., Aleksandrova I.E., Lashneva I.P., Kurgansky A.M. Substantiation of the optimum screen brightness parameters of the interactive panel to reduce the risk of general and visual fatigue of schoolchildren. Health Risk Analysis, 2023, no. 1, pp. 46–54. DOI: 10.21668/health.risk/2023.1.05.eng
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Received: 
18.11.2022
Approved: 
03.02.2023
Accepted for publication: 
10.03.2023

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