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Effects on Prolonged Screen Time on Postural Health and Visual Health in Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: To explore the long-term impact of prolonged screen exposure on postural and visual health in children and adolescents. Patients and Methods: A scoping review was conducted in December 2024 using PubMed, Scopus, and BIREME, focusing on articles from 2019 to 2024 in English and Spanish. The studies were categorized into visual and postural health domains and synthesized through graphs and tables. A total of 27 articles were analyzed. The snowball method was used to complement the literature search. Results: The studies revealed a 55.3% increase in the use of portable electronic devices following the COVID-19 pandemic. Reported consequences included eye strain, computer vision syndrome, and musculoskeletal pain, especially in the cervical and lumbar regions. These effects were more prevalent in urban populations in Asia. Conclusion: Prolonged screen time significantly affects children's visual and postural health. These findings highlight the need for public health policies to guide and regulate screen use in young populations and to educate parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

Source: Orthopedic Research and Reviews

DOI: 10.2147/orr.s519541

Authors: Natalia Ellis Sandoval, Maria Peña Martinez, Ana Fernandez Cea, Erwin Hernandez Rincon

Institution: Universidad de La Sabana

Language: English

Topic: Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320