Prevalence of Muscular Skeletal Disorders among Qualified Dental Assistants

Ohlendorf, Daniela; Haas, Yvonne; Naser, Antonia; Haenel, Jasmin; Maltry, Laura; Holzgreve, Fabian; Erbe, Christina; Betz, Werner; Wanke, Eileen M.; Brüggmann, Dörthe; Nienhaus, Albert; Groneberg, David A.

doi:10.3390/ijerph17103490

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“…26 The prevalence rates in comparable studies with a moderate or high quality from Western countries are over 80%. [27][28][29][30] Our results are in line with recent findings of Ohlendorf et al 31 They documented overall prevalence of MSD for the last 12 months from 92%. Most affected body regions included neck and shoulders (70.9% respectively 55.6%).…”

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Diseases of the Upper Extremity Among Dental Professionals in Germany

Rickert¹,

Fels²,

Gosheger³

et al. 2021

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Objective Although many findings on occupational musculoskeletal complaints are available from American and European dentists, the corresponding data from Germany are still scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to provide additional information on the prevalence of and risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity, particularly the shoulder in this specific population. Methods A written survey was carried out among 600 dentists in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Questionnaire items included physical and psychosocial workload, general health, and the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms during the previous 12 months that led to sick leave and medical care according to a modified version of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Regression analysis was used to evaluate relevant risk factors for severe musculoskeletal disorders. Results A total of 229 dentists were participated in the study (response rate 38%). Overall, 92.6% of the participants had already suffered from musculoskeletal symptoms in at least one body region. Symptoms were mostly reported in the neck (65.1%) and in the shoulder (58.1%). Limitations in daily activities were experienced by 15.9% due to neck pain and by 15.4% due to shoulder pain. Medical care was sought by 23.7% because of neck pain and by 21.1% due to shoulder pain. Risk factors for symptoms in the upper extremity regions were gender (female), increased physical load, and numerous comorbidities. Conclusion There is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists. Suitable interventions are therefore needed to prevent musculoskeletal diseases and pain among dental professionals, with particular attention to female dentists.

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Diseases of the Upper Extremity Among Dental Professionals in Germany

Rickert¹,

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Gosheger³

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“…Among dentists in Saudi Arabia, lower back, neck, and shoulders were also the most prevalent body sites for MSDs [ 25 , 47 ]. These findings match the numbers reported among German [ 45 ], Thai [ 29 ], and Sudanese ADP populations [ 46 ]. However, in a study by Ohlendorf et al [ 45 ], dental assistants reported a higher prevalence of MSDs of the neck (85%) and shoulders (70%) compared to our results, but similar percentages for the lower back (60%) and upper back (48%).…”

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“…In total, 93% of the sample reported MSD symptoms of at least one body site during the past 12 months. Other studies showed that the 12-month prevalence of MSD symptoms of any body site for ADPs ranged between 44.9% and 97.5% [ 28 , 29 , 45 , 46 ]. Very few studies have assessed MSDs among ADPs in Saudi Arabia.…”

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Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms in Saudi Allied Dental Professionals: Is there an Underestimation of Related Occupational Risk Factors?

Bakhsh

Alotaibi

et al. 2021

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This study aims to examine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) symptoms in allied dental professionals (ADPs) in Saudi Arabia and risk factors for MSDs. The study also explores ADPs’ opinions and attitudes about the effect of MSD symptoms on the quality of life and potential mitigatory measures. This is a prospective cross-sectional study. Participants were 355 licensed dental staff (average age 33.6 ± 8.1 years, 69% women) working as assistants, lab technicians, radiology technicians, or sterilization technicians with at least six months’ work experience. The self-administrated questionnaire comprised socio-demographics, work-related factors, and items from the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Multivariate and univariate logistic regressions were conducted to investigate risk factors for MSD symptoms. Overall, 93% of ADPs complained of MSD symptoms in at least one body site in the past 12 months. Factors related to work conditions (e.g., ‘keeping an uncomfortable posture for long periods of time’, ‘lifting heavy objects’) and years of experience were proven to be significant risk factor for developing MSDs. The cohort of ADPs showed a high MSD symptoms prevalence. Efforts are imperative in addressing the risk factors of ergonomics and the workplace environment, and more rigorous studies are needed to further investigate risk factors.

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“…Such risk factors include instrument vibration, poor lighting conditions, poor positioning of the dental professionals when working on the patients or poor positioning of the patients [2][3][4]. The impact on the musculoskeletal system in dentistry is high, the upper extremity being especially very vulnerable [4][5][6][7][8][9]. Lietz et al [10] reviewed the prevalence of muscular-skeletal disorders (MSDs) among dental professionals in different countries.…”

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“…In fact, after the shoulders, the hands in the upper extremities are the next most frequently affected body part [ 10 ]. The 12-month prevalence of MSDs in the hand varies between 25.0% and 49.7% [ 4 , 9 , 11 – 13 , 18 – 20 ]. Other international studies report hand complaints ranging from 8.4% to 66.7% [ 8 , 14 , 15 , 21 – 24 ].…”

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Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and associated conducted therapy approaches among dentists and dental assistants in Germany

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Background Dental professionals are subjected to higher risks for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) than other professional groups, especially the hand region. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of hand complaints among dentists (Ds) and dental assistants (DAs) and examines applied therapies. Methods For this purpose, an online questionnaire analysed 389 Ds (240female/149male) and 406 DAs (401female/5male) working in Germany. The self-reported data of the two occupational groups were compared with regard to the topics examined. The questionnaire was based on the Nordic Questionnaire (self-reported lifetime, 12-month and 7-day MSDs prevalence of the hand, the conducted therapy and its success), additional occupational and sociodemographic questions as well as questions about specific medical conditions. Results 30.8% of Ds affirmed MSDs in the hand at any time in their lives, 20.3% in the last twelve months and 9.5% in the last seven days. Among DAs, 42.6% reported a prevalence of MSDs in the hand at any time in their lives, 31.8% in the last 12 months and 15.3% in the last seven days. 37.5% of the Ds and 28.3% of the DAs stated that they had certain treatments. For both, Ds and DAs, physiotherapy was the most frequently chosen form of therapy. 89.7% of Ds and 63.3% of DAs who received therapy reported an improvement of MSDs. Conclusion Although the prevalence of MSDs on the hand is higher among DAs than among Ds, the use of therapeutic options and the success of therapy is lower for DAs compared to Ds.

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Prevalence of Muscular Skeletal Disorders among Qualified Dental Assistants

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Diseases of the Upper Extremity Among Dental Professionals in Germany

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Diseases of the Upper Extremity Among Dental Professionals in Germany

Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms in Saudi Allied Dental Professionals: Is there an Underestimation of Related Occupational Risk Factors?

Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and associated conducted therapy approaches among dentists and dental assistants in Germany

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