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Tamara M. James

Medical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Family Medicine and Community Health, Occupational & Environmental

Scholarly Works - Book sections


The Current State of Obesity in Healthcare: A Perfect Storm

Book section · January 1, 2021 Obesity is a growing public health problem in the United States. Obese individuals are at greater risk for early death as well as chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal disorders. The economic costs related t ... Full text Cite

Assessment of a virtual reality-based haptic simulation for motor skill training

Book section · January 1, 2012 This study investigated the utility of types and formats of presentation of haptic and visual interfaces as part of a virtual reality (VR)-based simulator for training psychomotor skill development. The overarching goal of the research is to advance the st ... Full text Cite

Evaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Upper Extremity Pain in Ultrasound

Book section · January 1, 2010 Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are increasing around the world among health care workers who routinely perform ultrasounds (sonographers). This is due to the upper extremity-intensive nature of their work and the high grip force required to ... Full text Cite