The Development of Android-Based Tom’s Models to Reduce Physical Fatigue for Employee at UPT TIK and FIK Universitas Negeri Medan

Fatigue is a condition of being tired which is brought about by an excess of mental and physical work. This condition results in lowering or impairment of human functioning. Many workers experience fatigue during their time in the office. This fatigue condition should be reduced to improve the employee performance. therefore this study was aimed to find the alternatives of preventing fatigue when working on a computer for too long. The study was conducted on computer user employees at UPT TIK and FIK Universitas Negeri Medan. The model used is an Android-based TOM’S MODEL that contains explanations, benefits and procedures for muscle relaxation techniques using music. The types of instruments were used came from Batak Toba instrumental, that is flute, harp, garantung and taganing. The results of this research showed that the respondents’ physical fatigue which measured by Whole Visual-Body Reaction Tester (WBRT) after applied the Android-based TOM’S MODEL was reduced compared to before applied. Based on these results, Android-based TOM’s model can reduce employee physical fatigue.