Musculoskeletal pain and physical workload among dental students

• Tipo: Capítulo ou Parte de Livro
• Data: 2016

Autores

Vítor Leal (Autor) FEUP; Pinho, ME (Autor) Outra; Vaz, M (Autor) Outra; Reis Campos, J (Autor) Outra

Livro

Título: Occupational Safety and Hygiene VI

Páginas: 191-195

ISBN: 9781351008884

ISBN Eletrónico: 978-1-315-62896-7

Editora: CRC Press

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ID Authenticus: P-00P-MDK

Abstract (EN): Musculoskeletal pain is one of the major occupational health problems that affect oral healthcare providers. This study aims to investigate the relationship between social-demographic characteristics, work habits and physical workload with musculoskeletal pain amongst a population of dental students. Results indicated that students reported high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in the preceding 12 months and the common affected areas were the lower back (70.2%), neck (68.1%), upper back (57.4%), shoulders (48.9%) and wrists/hands (34.0%). The high prevalence of neck pain on the cohort of participants was significantly associated with awkward and strenuous working positions. This study suggests that preventive strategies should be implemented as early as possible during dental school. These should focus on ergonomic measures to improve working posture, breaks during work hours to minimize muscular load and physical activity to reduce intensity of pain. © 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, London, UK.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica