Are dental students at risk of developing occupational musculoskeletal disorders?

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

Maria Eugénia Pinho (Author) FEUP; Mário Vaz (Author) FEUP; Pedro Arezes (Author) FEUP; Campos,J.Reis (Author) FMDUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HYGIENE

Pages: 9-14

9th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO)

Guimaraes, PORTUGAL, FEB 14-15, 2013

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Authenticus ID: P-008-A3S

DOI: 10.1201/b14391-4

Abstract (EN): The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms has been found high among dental practitioners and symptoms seem to appear soon after a short period of clinical practice. This study aims to investigate the 12 months prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among a cohort of Portuguese dental students, and find out if there is any significant association with socio-demographic variables. Results showed that the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms is high. 91.6% of the respondents reported musculoskeletal symptoms in at least one body region during the preceding 12 months and the most affected body regions were lower back and neck (67.0%), upper back (56.8%), shoulders (41.0%) and wrists/hands (33.3%). However, few significant associations were found between reported symptoms and the socio-demographic variables. Understanding the causes and mechanisms for the onset and progression of musculoskeletal disorders is a fundamental step for the design of effective prevention strategies.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6