Abstract:vêm desde o período bíblico, sendo Jacó a primeira vítima referendada 6 .Com o pequeno volume de dados epidemiológicos nacionais e diante da realidade nas condições de saúde relacionadas com estruturas músculo-esqueléticas, pior que a dos países do 1 º Mundo, alguns autores chegam a estar preocupados com indícios de uma epidemia branca, chegandose inclusive a dizer que todas as pessoas irão apresentar, pelo menos, um quadro álgico lombar em algum momento de sua vida, com a agravante de que, na maioria dos caso… Show more
“…Even so, there has been a high rate of labor-related pain complaint (65.67%). There is a consensus in the literature that practicing regular physical activity oriented by a qualified professional (physical educator or physiotherapist) may prevent the installation of musculoskeletal pain or the worsening of chronic pain 27,31,32 . Notwithstanding most professionals practicing some physical activity, the number of sedentary professionals was high (44.78%).…”
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Dentists are considered professionals highly vulnerable to occupational problems and such injuries are sometimes caused by adopted postures and repetitive efforts during their work. This study aimed at checking the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and to observe whether the work of dentists acting in both public and private sectors was carried out ergonomically. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and observational study with dentists (n=80). A self-applicable questionnaire was used to check the frequency of musculoskeletal pain and occupational injuries, as well as to record labor activities, practice of physical activity and their frequencies. Professionals were observed while carrying out dental assistance based on recommendations of the document "Adopting a healthy sitting working posture during patient treatment", which is part of the International Standards Organization standardization 106/SC 6 N 411 from 2006. RESULTS:There has been job-related pain in at least 65.67% of dentists. The number of individuals adopting incorrect and inadequate positions during assistance was high, such as: head rotation (73.13%); spine rotation (47.76%) and legs angle less than 90 o (91.04%). Medical leaves related to occupational injuries were found in a greater proportion among public service professionals (64%). CONCLUSION:There has been high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain related to inadequate postures adopted during clinical assistance and to long working hours without pause. Keywords: Dentistry, Epidemiology, Human engineering, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain.
Musculoskeletal pain and ergonomic aspects of dentistry*
Dores osteomusculares e aspectos ergonômicos na prática odontológica
RESUMO
JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS:O cirurgião-dentista é apontado como um profissional muito vulnerável a problemas ocupacionais e essas lesõesàs vezes ocorrem devido a posturas adotadas e esforços repetitivos durante seu trabalho. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de dores osteomusculares e observar se o trabalho dos cirurgiões-dentistas que atuam no setor público e privado foi realizado de forma ergonômica. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo com desenho transversal, descritivo e observacional, com cirurgiões-dentistas (n=80). Com um questionário autoaplicável verificou-se a frequência de dores musculoesqueléticas e lesões ocupacionais, bem como o registro das atividades laborais, prática de atividade física e suas frequências. Os profissionais foram observados enquanto realizavam o atendimento odontológico baseado nas recomendações contidas no documento "Adopting a healthy sitting working posture during patient treatment", que é parte da normatização da International Standards Organization, 106/SC 6 N 411 de 2006. RESULTADOS: Houve experiência de dor relacionada ao trabalho em pelo menos 65,67% dos cirurgiões-dentistas. O número de indivíduos que adotam posições incorretas e inadequadas durante os atendimentos foi elevado, tais como: rotação da cabeça (73,13%); rotação da colun...
“…Even so, there has been a high rate of labor-related pain complaint (65.67%). There is a consensus in the literature that practicing regular physical activity oriented by a qualified professional (physical educator or physiotherapist) may prevent the installation of musculoskeletal pain or the worsening of chronic pain 27,31,32 . Notwithstanding most professionals practicing some physical activity, the number of sedentary professionals was high (44.78%).…”
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Dentists are considered professionals highly vulnerable to occupational problems and such injuries are sometimes caused by adopted postures and repetitive efforts during their work. This study aimed at checking the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and to observe whether the work of dentists acting in both public and private sectors was carried out ergonomically. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and observational study with dentists (n=80). A self-applicable questionnaire was used to check the frequency of musculoskeletal pain and occupational injuries, as well as to record labor activities, practice of physical activity and their frequencies. Professionals were observed while carrying out dental assistance based on recommendations of the document "Adopting a healthy sitting working posture during patient treatment", which is part of the International Standards Organization standardization 106/SC 6 N 411 from 2006. RESULTS:There has been job-related pain in at least 65.67% of dentists. The number of individuals adopting incorrect and inadequate positions during assistance was high, such as: head rotation (73.13%); spine rotation (47.76%) and legs angle less than 90 o (91.04%). Medical leaves related to occupational injuries were found in a greater proportion among public service professionals (64%). CONCLUSION:There has been high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain related to inadequate postures adopted during clinical assistance and to long working hours without pause. Keywords: Dentistry, Epidemiology, Human engineering, Musculoskeletal pain, Pain.
Musculoskeletal pain and ergonomic aspects of dentistry*
Dores osteomusculares e aspectos ergonômicos na prática odontológica
RESUMO
JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS:O cirurgião-dentista é apontado como um profissional muito vulnerável a problemas ocupacionais e essas lesõesàs vezes ocorrem devido a posturas adotadas e esforços repetitivos durante seu trabalho. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de dores osteomusculares e observar se o trabalho dos cirurgiões-dentistas que atuam no setor público e privado foi realizado de forma ergonômica. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo com desenho transversal, descritivo e observacional, com cirurgiões-dentistas (n=80). Com um questionário autoaplicável verificou-se a frequência de dores musculoesqueléticas e lesões ocupacionais, bem como o registro das atividades laborais, prática de atividade física e suas frequências. Os profissionais foram observados enquanto realizavam o atendimento odontológico baseado nas recomendações contidas no documento "Adopting a healthy sitting working posture during patient treatment", que é parte da normatização da International Standards Organization, 106/SC 6 N 411 de 2006. RESULTADOS: Houve experiência de dor relacionada ao trabalho em pelo menos 65,67% dos cirurgiões-dentistas. O número de indivíduos que adotam posições incorretas e inadequadas durante os atendimentos foi elevado, tais como: rotação da cabeça (73,13%); rotação da colun...
“…Puede ser atribuida a determinadas actividades ocupacionales, principalmente a aquellas en que el trabajador permanece sentado en condiciones antiergonómicas por tiempo prolongado. 23 Rocha y Debert-Ribeiro 24 , en un estudio con personas que trabajan con análisis de sistemas que desempeñaban sus actividades en la posición sentada, verificaron mayor prevalencia de dolor en columna lumbar (57%) y cervical/Hombros (55%) en hombres; en comparación con las mujeres, el predominio fue encontrado en la columna cervical/hombro (74%) y columna lumbar (72%). En estudio con 210 funcionarios de una empresa de contratos temporales que proporciona agua y tratamiento de aguas residuales de Bauru que laboraban en actividades sedentarias, se observó predomino de manifestación de dolor principalmente en la columna lumbar (40,3%) columna cervical (27,3%) y hombros (23,8%).…”
los trabajadores. Los mismos pueden generar dolor y incomodidad corporal y una consecuente repercusión en la salud general del trabajador.1,2 Se considera que el dolor es uno de los síntomas más mencionados, principalmente en los relacionados con la mala posición del cuerpo, que a su vez se refleja en la producción laboral. Teniendo en cuenta estos factores, su control es esencial tanto del punto vista de la salud del trabajador y su desempeño. 3 La relación del dolor, incomodidad e incomodidad asociados a los factores de riesgo en el ambiente de trabajo, como las posiciones extremas, utilización de la fuerza de forma repetida y ausencia de descanso, puede ser entendida como una de las primeras indicaciones de la necesidad de las investigaciones. 4 La investigación, análisis y estudio de los factores de riesgo presentes en los diversos ambientes ocupacionales son fundamentales para la planeación e implementación de intervenciones preventivas eficaces y la prevención parece ser una de las
ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to identify the profile of the employees of a Secretary of an Education Institution with regard to the complaint of pain and discomfort body. Participants were 41 employees who perform their work activities in sitting on computerized terminals. The instruments used in data collection were: Scale of Pain and/or Discomfort Body, RULA method, Wells´s seat. The data were processed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, relative frequency) and inferential. The analysis of the attitudes of different segments was observed that no position was considered acceptable, it means, all postures generate risk on health of the worker. It is thus a negative profile of employees of this study with regard to the complaint of pain and discomfort body postures and biomechanical overload during task performance and level of body flexibility, which separately or together may cause risks to health worker possibly affecting their performance and quality of life.
Keywords: HUMAN ENGINEERING, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, MODALITIES POSITION
INTRODUCCIóNEn la actualidad, los síntomas resultantes de los acontecimientos osteo-musculares relacionados con las actividades ocupacionales son considerados los factores más sobresalientes en las incapacidades de
“…10,11 No Brasil, os números não são diferentes do resto do mundo: aproximadamente 10 milhões de brasileiros ficam incapacitados em razão da dor lombar e pelo menos 70% da população sofrerão uma ocorrência de dor durante a vida. 12 Esses fatores têm provocado variados temas de pesquisa na área e, portanto, geram a necessidade cada vez maior de investigações referentes à qualidade de vida e ao perfil dos indivíduos acometidos pela doença.…”
ResumoIntrodução: A dor lombar é considerada um problema de saúde pública que afeta 70% a 80% da população adulta, e a lombalgia, quando crônica, compromete a
AbstractIntroduction: The low back pain is considered a public health problem and affects 70% to 80% of the adult population. When chronic, it undertakes the quality of life on many levels. Objective: To investigate the relations of creative profile in the quality of life of patients with chronic low back pain. Method: Sample of 158 participants, 105 women and 53 men, aged 30 to 88 years, with chronic low back pain, diagnosed with lumbar osteoarthritis, registered in five clinics. Instruments: Scale of Creative Profile; WHOQOL-bref; Visual Analogue Scale; Supplementary Questionnaire. Results: The Pearson coefficient found positive correlations between the factor Daring with the
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