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Introduction Caregivers and nurses perform occupational activities that can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) associated with patient handling. It is also important to predict and assess the WMSDs risk using reliable and trustworthy tools. This study conducted to investigating the ability of the HEMPA technique to predict WMSDs. Methods This descriptive and analytical study was conducted on 90 caregivers and nurses working in different wards of a medical teaching hospital in 2023. Data collection was conducted based on a three-part questionnaire that included demographic information, the body map questionnaire, and the HEMPA tool. The ability of the HEMPA tool to predict the prevalence of the WMSDs and to examine the multivariate relationship between the outcome and different variables was determined using logistic regression. The predictive power of the HEMPA technique for different body parts was indicated by the area under the ROC curve values. The study data were analyzed using Stata version 14 software, with a significance level of less than 5% for all tests (P < 0.05). Result In this study, 90 caregivers and nurses participated with an age range of 24–60 years and BMI of 27.15 ± 4.02. Most of the participants (52.2%) were male, married (83.3%), and had a high school diploma (81.1%). The risk assessment of 16 different departments of the hospital were at the medium level. The highest prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the back (93.3%), neck (87.7%) and the highest intensity of pain in the lower back (34.4%) and back (24.4%) were reported. The highest chance of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders was identified in the Left-Thigh (AOR = 0.47; 95% CI: 0.29–0.76) and Right-Thigh (AOR = 0.47; 95% CI: 0.29–0.76) areas. Based on the ROC Curve values, the highest AUC corresponds to Left-Thigh (AUC = 0.79, 95% CI = 0.69–0.89) and Right-Knee (AUC = 0.76, 95% CI = 0.62–0.90) respectively. The lowest AUC was determined for Left-Ankle (AUC = 0.68, 95% CI = 0.57–0.79) and Right-Hand (AUC = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.55–0.78), respectively. Conclusion The results indicated that the HEMPA technique can predict and detect different levels of risk of WMSDs in different areas of the body well and with high accuracy. Therefore, emphasis on the ergonomics of patient handling and application of comprehensive and reliable techniques and methods such as HEMPA that follow the workplace ergonomics workplace can be effective in preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders in these people.
Introduction Caregivers and nurses perform occupational activities that can lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) associated with patient handling. It is also important to predict and assess the WMSDs risk using reliable and trustworthy tools. This study conducted to investigating the ability of the HEMPA technique to predict WMSDs. Methods This descriptive and analytical study was conducted on 90 caregivers and nurses working in different wards of a medical teaching hospital in 2023. Data collection was conducted based on a three-part questionnaire that included demographic information, the body map questionnaire, and the HEMPA tool. The ability of the HEMPA tool to predict the prevalence of the WMSDs and to examine the multivariate relationship between the outcome and different variables was determined using logistic regression. The predictive power of the HEMPA technique for different body parts was indicated by the area under the ROC curve values. The study data were analyzed using Stata version 14 software, with a significance level of less than 5% for all tests (P < 0.05). Result In this study, 90 caregivers and nurses participated with an age range of 24–60 years and BMI of 27.15 ± 4.02. Most of the participants (52.2%) were male, married (83.3%), and had a high school diploma (81.1%). The risk assessment of 16 different departments of the hospital were at the medium level. The highest prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the back (93.3%), neck (87.7%) and the highest intensity of pain in the lower back (34.4%) and back (24.4%) were reported. The highest chance of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders was identified in the Left-Thigh (AOR = 0.47; 95% CI: 0.29–0.76) and Right-Thigh (AOR = 0.47; 95% CI: 0.29–0.76) areas. Based on the ROC Curve values, the highest AUC corresponds to Left-Thigh (AUC = 0.79, 95% CI = 0.69–0.89) and Right-Knee (AUC = 0.76, 95% CI = 0.62–0.90) respectively. The lowest AUC was determined for Left-Ankle (AUC = 0.68, 95% CI = 0.57–0.79) and Right-Hand (AUC = 0.66, 95% CI = 0.55–0.78), respectively. Conclusion The results indicated that the HEMPA technique can predict and detect different levels of risk of WMSDs in different areas of the body well and with high accuracy. Therefore, emphasis on the ergonomics of patient handling and application of comprehensive and reliable techniques and methods such as HEMPA that follow the workplace ergonomics workplace can be effective in preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders in these people.
BACKGROUND: Work-related disability is caused commonly due to musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in dentistry. Prolonged static awkward and repetitive postures cause MSD in dentists. The study was executed to confirm the development of MSD in various body regions as they have to work in a small oral cavity to perform crucial dental procedures with precision and concentration. OBJECTIVE: To assess the occurrence of the MSD in several body regions of dentists and to carry out postural study thereby helping them improve posture. METHODS: Dentists were assessed for their current working postures with various MSD symptoms and its effects. The questionnaire was devised to get musculoskeletal health data from dentists. The postural load was investigated using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). Various risk factors contributing to MSD symptoms were identified after data were statistically analysed using IBM SPSS version 27. RESULTS: According to the current study neck, shoulder, lower back, upper back, wrist hand, elbow, hip, thigh, knee, and ankle were the most affected anatomical regions. Average RULA score for the current study was found to be 6.75 which indicated a need of change of posture while performing dental procedures. There is statistical correlation between gender, Body Mass Index (BMI), uncomfortable positions, stretching, use of ergonomic saddle chair, hand dominance and MSD. There is no statistical correlation between years of experience and MSD. CONCLUSION: Current workstation (Dental Chair) requires immediate improvements as evident from the postural load analysis, thus immediate implementation of intervention program is required.
Background: Undergraduate dental curricula and courses containing ergonomic principles are introduced to students from the very beginning of dental education. Still, dentists present a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, which are a direct burden on quality of life, leading to early retirement from the profession. This study aimed to assess the state of students’ knowledge and awareness regarding the role of ergonomics in dentistry and its practical implementation. Methods: a cross-sectional study using a predesigned self-administered questionnaire was conducted among fourth- and fifth-year dental students of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland (response rate of 69.2%). Results: A total of 94.6% of students declared a good, fair, or moderate level of knowledge of the subject, with a significant difference in favor of the fifth-year students (p = 0.008). Moreover, 76.1% of respondents showed a good or very good attitude toward ergonomics as a university curriculum subject. A total of 72.3% of respondents declared that the practical application of ergonomic rules in clinical dentistry is very important (five in a five-point scale). Women found dental ergonomics more important than men (p < 0.001). However, 79.3% of participants admitted not following basic ergonomic principles during clinical procedures. Conclusion: The research revealed a discrepancy between theoretical knowledge and awareness and the practical application of ergonomics in a clinical environment. Only by inculcating correct occupational standards and abiding by them from the commencement of dental education can consistency between theory and practice be achieved. This will hopefully ensure the health and well-being of dental team members throughout their professional lives.
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