Comparative Evaluation of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapy and Conventional Therapy Use for Musculoskeletal Disorders Management and Its Association with Job Satisfaction among Dentists of West India

Gupta, Dheeraj; Batra, Renu; Mahajan, Shveta; Bhaskar, Dara John; Jain, Ankita; Shiju, Mohammed; Yadav, Ankit; Chaturvedi, Mudita; Gill, Shruti; Verma, Renuka; Dalai, Deepak Ranjan; Gupta, Rajendra Kumar

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“…22 The prevalence of MSDs among dentist differs from region to region. A study from Uttar Pradesh 8 reported that 82%, 90% (Uttrakhand), 23 and 79% (west India) 24 of dentists suffer from MSD, whereas this study reports that 71% of dentists suffer from MSD. The difference may be due to the level of ergonomic awareness or use of preventive measures.…”

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Musculoskeletal Pain Management Among Dentists

Gupta

Devaki

Dommaraju

et al. 2015

Holistic Nursing Practice

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most important occupational health issues in health care workers. Musculoskeletal pain is an occupational health problem for dental professionals, particularly dentists. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can be helpful in managing and preventing these MSDs. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of MSDs among dentists residing in east India and the use of CAM therapies for the management of MSDs among dentists. Dentists (N = 1082) residing in east India, registered under the Dental Council of India, were surveyed. A questionnaire comprising demographic profile, questions related to MSD among dentists, use of CAM therapies for MSD management, source of CAM information. Data analysis was done using SPSS (version 17), and data were presented in tabular and graphic forms. Univariate and bivariate analyses were done, with P < .05 considered as significant. A response rate of 81% (n = 877) was obtained, revealing that 71% (n = 623) of dentists suffered from MSD. The use of CAM was reported among 83% (n = 517) and conventional therapy among 15% (n = 94) of dentists, and 2% (n = 12) of dentists with MSD do not use any type of treatment modality. Complementary and alternative medicine represents a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not considered to be part of conventional medicine. CAM therapies have improved quality of life and have given a new meaning to it, especially to dentists who suffer from MSD.

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Musculoskeletal Pain Management Among Dentists

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Devaki

Dommaraju

et al. 2015

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“…According to the present study result out of 86 (100.0%) dental surgeons the overall mean age was 35.7 (±5.7) years with range 28-62 years, 61.6% were male, 88.4% were married, 91.9% were Muslim, the overall mean BMI was 24.05 (±3.238) with range 17.61 -33.13. Regarding job related characteristics it was found that the mean professional experience, the mean practicing hours per week were 12.6 (±5.1) years, with range 6 -32 years, 46.5 (±13.5) hours, with range 21-96 hours respectively and average number of patients attended per day was 10 (±4.9) with range 3 -30 patients, which was close to the study findings by Batham et al [8] The current study result shows that 63.9%, 47.3% of the participants reported pain and discomfort in at least one body region in the last 12 months and the last 7 days respectively, quite higher prevalence observed in at least one body region in the past 12 months in different studies like 79% (n=2166) in Gupta et al [9] , 83.1% (n=213) in Saxena et al [10] , 86.8% in KiHun et al [11] , 92% in Batham et al [8] . In comparison to present study much higher prevalence of MSDs among the dental practitioners in past 12 months observed in different countries study like America (76.0%) [12] , India (78.0%) [13] , Australia (87.2%) [14] , Poland (92.0% ) [15] , Brazil (65.6%) [16] , Saudi Arabia (77.9%) [17] and in Bangladesh a study by Jahan et al [18] found that 90.0% dental practitioners were suffering from musculoskeletal pain during work in last 3 months.…”

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Risk and Exposure of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Surgeons Working in Dhaka City

Sultana

Mian

Rubby³

2019

Update Dent. Coll. j

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most important occupational health problems particularly in dental professionals. Dentists are among the workers who are more often susceptible to this disorder, as because their work includes risk factors that may lead to this disorder. The study aims to determine the prevalence of MSDs among dental surgeons , also the risk and exposure of this disorder by assessing job postures and the correlation between them. Methods : This cross sectional study was conducted among purposively selected 86 dental surgeons working in eight different tertiary level public and private hospitals in Dhaka city. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, where Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire(NMQ) used which records the prevalence of MSDs in terms of musculoskeletal symptoms and to assess the risk and exposure of MSDs, Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) score sheet, Quick Exposure Check (QEC) have been used respectively by 10- 15 minutes observing each study subject during different dental operating procedures. After data collection analysis of data was performed by using SPSS software (Version 22). Results : More than 63 % and 47 % of the participants reported pain and discomfort in at least one body region in the last 12 months and the last 7 days respectively. The major affected part was neck, followed by lower back, shoulders and hands / wrists. In different field of specialization among the study subjects musculoskeletal symptoms were highest in oral and maxillofacial surgeons followed by general practitioners, orthodontists, endodontists, prosthodontists. The exposure assessment (QEC) showed that a small percentage (22.1%) have acceptable exposure, where 30.2%, 47.7% had medium exposure and high exposure respectively. Whereas the risk assessment (REBA) showed that 59.3% of the participants were in medium risk group that necessitates further investigation and needs to implement change. Pearson’s correlation test indicated that there is a strong positive correlation between the current exposure and the risk (r = 0.832) and the relationship between exposure and risk of MSDs was found to be highly significant as p < 0.01. Highly significant association found between risk level according to REBA score and the exposure level according to QEC score with MSDs ( as p value < .01). Conclusion: This study concludes that high prevalence of MSDs and high risk levels as well as exposure levels according to REBA and QEC, suggest inappropriate and incorrect ergonomic postural habits existing among the dental surgeons which necessitates further investigation and attention on this issue to combat with this disorder among dental professionals. Update Dent. Coll. j: 2019; 9 (1): 3-7

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“…Therefore, herb-based formulations are likely to replace Chlorhexidine as soon as intense antimicrobial, palatable, and cost-effective preventive strategies are available. Demand for alternative medicine is on increase (22, 23, 24). However, future studies (with a long-term rinsing period) can be done to extrapolate the advantages and disadvantages of this herbal product.…”

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Preliminary Antiplaque Efficacy of <i>Aloe Vera</i> Mouthwash on 4 Day Plaque Re -Growth Model: Randomized Control Trial

Gupta¹,

Gupta²,

Bhaskar³

et al. 2014

Ethiop J Health Sci

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BackgroundPalmaris longus, being the most variable muscle of the upper extremity is generally considered important morphologically rather than functionally. The palmar aponeurosis represents the distal part of the tendon of Palmaris longus.Case DetailsWe report here a unique case of palmaris longus presenting variation distally as its tendon divides to gain multiple attachments with the fascia covering the abductor pollicis brevis, flexor retinaculum and the tendon of flexor carpi ulnaris. In addition, it also continues as palmar aponeurosis as its normal course.ConclusionPresence of this kind of variation might result in compression of the median and ulnar nerves and may aggravate the complications in case of inflammation of palmar aponeurosis thus mimicking the manifestations of Dupuytren's contracture.

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Comparative Evaluation of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapy and Conventional Therapy Use for Musculoskeletal Disorders Management and Its Association with Job Satisfaction among Dentists of West India

Cited by 23 publications

References 19 publications

Musculoskeletal Pain Management Among Dentists

Musculoskeletal Pain Management Among Dentists

Risk and Exposure of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Surgeons Working in Dhaka City

Preliminary Antiplaque Efficacy of <i>Aloe Vera</i> Mouthwash on 4 Day Plaque Re -Growth Model: Randomized Control Trial

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