Ergonomic strategies for dental professionals

Sanders, Martha J.; Turcotte, Claudia

doi:10.3233/wor-1997-8107

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“…18,24 Studies have demonstrated that discomfort while working in a certain body position probably caused musculoskeletal pain among oral health professionals. 25 Zarra et al in their study, demonstrated that oral health professionals who worked with awkward postures during clinical practice ran 4.6 times more risk of MSDS. 26 By addressing suboptimal work postures, clinical ergonomic training and education have been shown to reduce the development of MSDs.…”

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Ergonomics in oral health professions: a mapping review protocol

Roby

Morse

2022

Int J Clin Trials

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Background: Ergonomics is a multidisciplinary science that studies how humans and other system elements interact and a profession that uses theory, concepts, data, and methodologies to improve human well-being and overall system performance. Oral health professionals need good working ergonomics to preserve their work competence, efficiency, and high clinical level of treatment throughout their careers. For various working practices, clinical procedures, and patient types, they must adjust and ensure proper working postures, adequate illumination, and easy access to essential apparatus and materials. Although some systematic studies and original research have been conducted about different aspects of “ergonomics in oral health professions,” no mapping review has been shown. The authors believe a broad overview of existing literature is required to map existing research, determine research gaps, and guide future research.Methods: The protocol for this mapping review has been designed by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for scoping studies (PRISMA-SCR) and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines. A comprehensive search strategy developed with an experienced liaison librarian for health will be used to search four databases and eight sources of unpublished literature. JBI’s proposed search approach will be used. A PRISMA-SCR flowchart will be used to track the number of recognised, screened, and excluded sources. A data extraction table will be used to collate critical information, supplemented with a narrative explanation, and presented in a tabular style.Conclusions: This mapping review will identify research gaps in this field and guide further studies.

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confidence: 94%

Ergonomics in oral health professions: a mapping review protocol

Roby

Morse

2022

Int J Clin Trials

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“…The goal of proper instrument selection should be to reduce force exertion while allowing for neutral joint positioning. (9) Light positioning is a critical factor affecting the dentist's posture during clinical operation. The goal of proper lighting is to produce even, shadow-free, color-corrected illumination concentrated on the operating field.…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Complaints among Dental Practitioners in Alexandria, Egypt

Dalatony

Salem

Diab

2014

Journal of High Institute of Public Health

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Background: Musculoskeletal complaints represent a significant occupational health issue in dentistry. In Egypt, data about the prevalence and risk factors of this problem are scarce so far. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints among dental practitioners and assess the risk factors of these complaints among dentists. Methods: Cross-sectional was used for implementation of the study. Data were collected using Nordic standard questionnaire and demographics questionnaire which were filled out by 200 dental practitioners in their offices in public dental centers in Alexandria, Egypt. Results: A large percent of dentists (72.0%) reported musculoskeletal symptoms in at least one site during the past 12 months. The most commonly affected sites were low back (52.0%), upper back (44.0%), ankles and feet (30.0%) and knees (29.5%). A significant difference was observed between dental specialists regarding neck pain only as it was more prevalent among periodontics (40.9%) followed by prosthodontics (36.4%).A significant association was found between Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) and duration of work ≤ 10 years (P=0.005). In addition, non-prolonged sitting was significantly associated with MSDs (P=0.026). Sick leaves from 1-7 days due to MSDs were reported by more than half (54.0%) of the practitioners who complained of MSD in the last twelve months. Conclusions: A high prevalence of MSD symptoms exists among dental practitioners in Alexandria, Egypt, which affects the daily practice of nearly half of them. Lower and upper back pain symptoms were particularly common. Therefore, it is recommended that an appropriate training program be implemented to improve dentists' awareness regarding musculoskeletal symptoms and their prevention.

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“…Currently, dental equipment which is adapted to the ergonomic working system is widely available. Frequent factor which lowers the quality of dentists' work is disinclination to change the work habits (Snaders et al 1997;Dzieniakowski 2014).…”

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentist From West Pomeranian Region

Findlik¹,

Nowakowska²,

Banaszak³

2017

IRONS

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WstępLekarz stomatolog narażony jest na liczne przeciążenia, wynikające z konieczności utrzymywania wymuszonej, niejednokrotnie nieergonomicznej pozycji w trakcie wykonywania pracy. Naprzeciw szkodliwym zjawiskom towarzyszącym czynnościom zawodowym stomatologów wychodzi ergonomia i działania z zakresu fizjoprofilaktyki. CelCelem badania jest określenie zaburzeń układu ruchu wśród stomatologów, ocena stanu wiedzy z zakresu ergonomii oraz potrzeby wprowadzenia działań edukacyjnych. Materiał i metodyBadanie zostało przeprowadzone w oparciu o anonimowy kwestionariusz przeprowadzony w grupie 90 lekarzy stomatologów. WnioskiPrzeprowadzone badania potwierdziły występowanie zaburzeń (60% badanych). Dolegliwości bólowe zlokalizowane są najczęściej w obrębie kręgosłupa lędźwiowego (27,8%), szyjnego (23,3%) oraz krzyżowego (10%). 91% badanych uznało, że zna zasady ergonomii pracy, 83% badanych wykazuje potrzebę wprowadzenia programu edukacyjnego.

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Ergonomic strategies for dental professionals

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Ergonomics in oral health professions: a mapping review protocol

Ergonomics in oral health professions: a mapping review protocol

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Complaints among Dental Practitioners in Alexandria, Egypt

Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentist From West Pomeranian Region

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