The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionals

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Dental professionals (DPs) are at significant risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence WMSDs among DPs and identify associated factors based on professional level. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted 151 dental professionals, including dentists, nurses, assistants, from various universities health institutes in Indonesia. Data were collected using Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Associations between WMSD symptoms qualitative data (demographics, job characteristics, other factors) examined Chi-square test, while quantitative analyzed independent t -test. The results showed that 96% respondents (145 out 151) had experienced WMSDs, with back (68.2%), waist (66.9%), upper neck (60.9%), lower (59.6%) being most commonly affected regions. Muscle fatigue (53.6%) pain (49.7%) frequently reported symptoms. Triggering included unergonomic body posture (84.1%) prolonged sitting (53.6%), protective rest (71.5%) improved (53%). Physical exercise significantly ( p < 0.001). highlights high underscores need for ergonomic training, physical exercise, equipment modification mitigate these conditions. Limitations include unequal distribution groups a gender imbalance, which may affect generalisability findings.

Language: Английский

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Relationship between hand grip and pinch strength, body composition, pain threshold, and anxiety in dentists

Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 28, 2025

Abstract Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are commonly observed across various occupational groups. Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between hand grip and pinch strength, body composition, pain threshold, anxiety levels in dentists. Methods included 49 dentists working at Sakarya Oral Dental Health Hospital. Participants’ including gross grip, assessed using Jamar dynamometer, while muscle strength forearm flexor extensor muscles measured with a handheld dynamometer. Anxiety were evaluated Beck Inventory, threshold an algometer. Results A positive significant correlation found mass index (BMI) dominant non-dominant ( r = 0.485, p 0.003; 0.501, 0.002). BMI also showed strong relationship finger 0.511, < 0.001; 0.557, 0.001). negative Score physical parameters, especially 0.619, 0.005) − 0.512, 0.025) levels. Significant correlations wrist 0.283, 0.049) 0.408, 0.015) which increase threshold. Conclusions Physical psychological factors have impact on performance, occupations that require prolonged use hands wrists, such as dentistry. Trial registration This is prospectively registered NCT06721117 http://clinicaltrials.gov ).

Language: Английский

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Impact of musculoskeletal disability limitations on the economic unmet dental needs in South Korea

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 14, 2024

Musculoskeletal disability (MSD) has been identified as having a negative impact on oral health. Patients with MSD have greater burden of medical expenses and are expected to an Economic unmet dental need (UDN). This study aimed conduct multifactorial analysis based the Andersen model determine extent which contributes inequitable care use.

Language: Английский

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A Comparative Study Between Eccentric Strengthening and Grip Strengthening for Forearm Weakness in Individuals of Dental Practices

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 1458 - 1464

Published: April 18, 2024

Dental professionals require job-related physical demands that may lead to forearm weakness. This can make tasks involving gripping, lifting, and manipulating objects challenging. Hence, the study aims investigate impact of eccentric strengthening grip for weakness in individuals dental practices. In current study, 53 met inclusion criteria provided their consent participate. The taking part were assigned two different groups, namely Group A B, A(27) received Eccentric exercise B (26) Grip Strength exercise. results assessments categories assessed with an inch tape measure circumference 1 RM dumbbell. Two sets exercises given groups 5 days each week over a 4-week period. Individuals practices showed significant differences effectiveness treatment between B. Both training methods useful at increasing strength. revealed increase functional status optimum strength grasp group A. During dentists' training, therapy significantly increased

Language: Английский

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