Work Environment and Occupational Health of Dental Hygienists: A Qualitative Assessment

Crawford, Lori; Gutierrez, Griselda; Harber, Philip

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“…The tool is composed of a total of 15 items that evaluate the effect of pain on: work, personal care, mobility, ability to stay sitting or still, lifting objects, walking or running, selfmedicate, medical consultations, social life, leisure, help in performing tasks and emotional state. These questions are divided into 2 categories: one category measures functional condition, and is composed of 9 items (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)12,13), and the other measures psychosocial component, and is composed of 6 items (8)(9)(10)(11)14,15). The category corresponding to the functional condition may vary from 0 to 90, and the psychosocial component category may vary from 0 to 60 points.…”

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Musculoskeletal disorders and perception of working conditions: A survey of Brazilian dentists in São Paulo

Garbín¹,

Soares²,

Arciéri³

et al. 2017

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders amongst dentists who work in public clinics in São Paulo, Brazil, to investigate their awareness of the presence of risk factors in the workplace, disability due to pain, and the influence of pain on this awareness and disability. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 204 dentists who work in public health clinics in the northwest of São Paulo, Brazil. The data was collected through interviews, using the Nordic Questionnaire and the Work-Related Activities that May Contribute to Job-Related Pain Questionnaire. In the case of workers who reported pain, the Pain Disability Questionnaire (PDQ) and the Numeric Pain Scale were also administered. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 21.0. Results: Most dentists (81.4%) had musculoskeletal disorders, especially in the neck, shoulders and lower back. We found that the presence of symptoms in the neck (15.7%), shoulders (12.7%) and lower back (15.7%) were the major causes of absenteeism over the past 12 months. Occupational risk factors perceived as the most problematic ones were: bending or twisting the back in an awkward way, continuing to work when injured or hurt and working in the same position for long periods. Comparison between the symptomatic and asymptomatic dentists showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in the perception of occupational risk factors. The analysis of the intensity of pain and disability with PDQ in the symptomatic dentists showed an average pain intensity of 3.8. Mean scores of the PDQ total (11.46) and its dimensions -functional condition (7.1) and psychosocial condition (4.4) -suggest a moderate disability in the dental surgeons. There was a strong t correlation (r = 0.697) between pain intensity and the total score of disability caused by pain. Conclusions: Pain and work-related musculoskeletal disorders interfere significantly with the dentists' lives. In the case of dental surgeons there is a significant correlation between pain intensity and disability. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2017;30(3):367-377

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“…or even to abandoning the profession [3,9]. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders have become the main cause of disabilities for workers -they have a substantial influence on their health and quality of life and represent an enormous challenge for health systems and social assistance programs throughout the world [4].…”

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Musculoskeletal disorders and perception of working conditions: A survey of Brazilian dentists in São Paulo

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Soares²,

Arciéri³

et al. 2017

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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“…The physical burden of doing the same actions repeatedly places them at a significantly higher risk of MSD. Many dentists have reported work stress and burn-out caused by musculoskeletal disorders (11).…”

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Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine Effective in Job Satisfaction Among Dentists With Musculoskeletal Disorders? A Cross Sectional Study

Gupta¹,

Bhaskar²,

Gupta³

et al. 2014

Med Pr

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders have serious impact on the profession of dentistry. There is common occurrence of pain due to incorrect posture in dental professionals. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies may cast a new light on preventing and intercepting musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). An epidemiological study was conducted in an effort to contribute to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of MSD at dentists using CAM as a treatment and preventive modality for MSD and to compare job/career satisfaction between dentists who use CAM and conventional therapy (CT). Material and Methods: Dentists registered in Uttrakhand state, India, under the Dental Council of India and registered members of the Indian Dental Association, Uttrakhand branch (N = 1496) were surveyed. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 17. Results: A response rate of 84% (N = 1257) was obtained, revealing that 90% (N = 1131) had the problem of MSD. Seventy three percentage (N = 826) of dentists with MSD reported the use of CAM and CT. Complementary and alternative medicine users reported greater overall health (72.7% vs. 51%, p < 0.001), job satisfaction (61.2% vs. 35%, p < 0.001) and work efficiency compared to CT users. Conclusion: Complementary and alternative medicine therapies may improve quality of life, reduce work interruption and enhance job satisfaction for dentists who suffers from MSD. Through the course of their studies, dentists should be equipped with knowledge on ergonomics and CAM therapies, such as yoga and others, to help them prevent musculoskeletal disorders more effectively. Med Pr 2014;65(3):317-323

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“…Focus groups with healthcare workers identified a range of organizational factors responsible for infection control failures during the SARS outbreaks in Toronto 18) . Similarly, focus groups with dental hygienists identified organizational factors that prevent improvements in work-related hazards 19) . These findings will be useful for designing interventions aimed at improving policies and management practices.…”

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Owners of small manufacturing businesses from twelve industrial sectors (n=40) participated in focus groups. They most frequently read trade and local business publications; few regularly read or receive health and safety materials. They select business-related materials that are specific to their business, give them new ideas, or have information that is easy to use. Insurance companies and business associations are the most frequently mentioned sources of health and safety information. The most important aspects of a prototype newsletter are sponsorship, color and graphics, length and relevance. Most are positive about a university logo, because it indicates a trusted source. The front page should have a table of contents with short descriptions of articles and catchy headlines. A newsletter should take no more than ten minutes to read. Owners did not like articles that were written in first person, used quotes, were too personal or gave no solutions. Owners think a newsletter will be successful if it is targeted to their industry, shows costs, includes case studies about local businesses, isn't too academic, focuses on a different topic with each issue, and gives readers an opportunity to provide feedback.

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Work Environment and Occupational Health of Dental Hygienists: A Qualitative Assessment

Cited by 52 publications

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Musculoskeletal disorders and perception of working conditions: A survey of Brazilian dentists in São Paulo

Musculoskeletal disorders and perception of working conditions: A survey of Brazilian dentists in São Paulo

Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine Effective in Job Satisfaction Among Dentists With Musculoskeletal Disorders? A Cross Sectional Study

Small Business Owners' Opinions about Written Health and Safety Information

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