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Risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry
Sinem Bozkurt1, Nesrin Demirsoy, Zafer Günendi
1. drsinemozcanbozkurt@gmail.com.
Purpose:
To evaluate musculoskeletal system-related complaints; identify regions at risk in dentists by observing and inquiring the dentists at work; and find out the associations with age, sex, working years, academic position and departments, positions during work and daily working hours.
Methods:
Modified Nordic Questionnaire (m-nMQ) was used to evaluate pain, hospital admissions and absenteeism. Quick Exposure Check (QEC) form was utilized to assess risk exposure levels related with low-back, neck, hand-wrist and shoulder-arm.
Results:
163 dentists were included the most painful regions were found to be back (66.9%), neck (65%) and low back (64.4%). Musculoskeletal symptoms were more prevalent in women and research assistants. QEC scores were found to be lower in those who performed regular exercises.
Conclusion:
Dentists should be educated about ergonomics at the beginning of their professional life.
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