Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Jordanian dental technicians: Prevalence and associated factors

Al-Hourani, Zeid; Nazzal, Mohammad; Khader, Yousef; Almhdawi, Khader A; Bibars, Abdel Rahim M.

doi:10.3233/wor-172524

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“…All observational studies reporting on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and/or musculoskeletal pain with factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among the adult working population of Ethiopia will be included. Article that meets the following criteria will be included: (1) Conducted solely among adult men or women Ethiopian those who work in governmental sectors or private sectors or self-employed, (2) reported the prevalence using standardized pain scales or questionnaires (eg: Standardized Nordic Questionnaire, Dutch Musculoskeletal questionnaire, or Visual Analogue Scale) providing sufficient information to calculate prevalence, and (3) Published in English language. Review, clinical commentary, conference abstracts, letter to editors, non-human articles and studies conducted outside of Ethiopia will be excluded.…”

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“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common workplace health problems characterized by a range of symptoms like pain, ache, and discomfort in bodily regions [1,2]. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are impairments of body structures such as muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, joints, nerves, bones, or a localized blood circulation system either caused or aggravated by poor fitness, and poor health habits, but a major proportion of MSDs are caused by physical work exposures [3,4].…”

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“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are impairments of body structures such as muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, joints, nerves, bones, or a localized blood circulation system either caused or aggravated by poor fitness, and poor health habits, but a major proportion of MSDs are caused by physical work exposures [3,4]. And, these impairment occurs secondary to sudden injuries and cumulative trauma, with the later being the most common mechanism behind work-related musculoskeletal disorders [1,3,5].…”

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Epidemiology of work-related musculo-skeletal disorders among adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review protocol

Gebreyesus¹,

Janakiraman²,

Nigussie³

et al. 2020

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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders among the working population are a major public health problem, resulting in significant personal and national economic loss. However, in Ethiopia, the cloud of infectious and non-communicable diseases has led to a lack of attention to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and empirical under-representation. This systematic review and metaanalysis will provide the pooled prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and its determinant factors among the adult working population in Ethiopia.Method: The electronic databases MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Science Direct index, SCOPUS, PEDro, and Google Scholar will be systematically searched. In addition, the grey literature resources such as databases or websites of dissertations and theses will be searched. The reference list of screened articles will also be hand searched. All observational studies reporting on the prevalence of workrelated musculoskeletal pain of any bodily region among adult Ethiopians will be included. Random and quality effects models will be used to calculate pooled prevalence with a 95 % confidence

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Epidemiology of work-related musculo-skeletal disorders among adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review protocol

Gebreyesus¹,

Janakiraman²,

Nigussie³

et al. 2020

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“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common workplace health problems characterized by a range of symptoms like pain, ache, and discomfort in bodily regions [1,2]. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are impairments of body structures such as muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, joints, nerves, bones, or a localized blood circulation system either caused or aggravated by poor tness, and poor health habits, but a major proportion of MSDs are caused by physical work exposures [3,4].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are impairments of body structures such as muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, joints, nerves, bones, or a localized blood circulation system either caused or aggravated by poor tness, and poor health habits, but a major proportion of MSDs are caused by physical work exposures [3,4]. And, these impairment occurs secondary to sudden injuries and cumulative trauma, with the latter being the most common mechanism behind work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) [1,3,5].…”

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confidence: 99%

STUDY PROTOCOL The prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among adults in Ethiopia: a study protocol for extending a systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies

Gebreyesus

Nigussie

Gashaw

et al. 2020

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Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders impose a significant and most often underappreciated burden to the individual, nation, healthcare system, and society as a whole. To the best of our knowledge, there is a lack of reliable estimates on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Ethiopia. The objective of this study will be to assess the existing literature on the prevalence rates and determinant factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Ethiopia.Method: We will search PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, SCOPUS, PsycINFO, PEDro and Ebsco (from January 2000 onwards). Grey literature will be identified through searching Google Scholar and dissertation databases. Observational studies reporting on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among adult Ethiopians will be included. The primary outcome will be the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Secondary outcomes will be the prevalence of any risk factors in association with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. The study methodological quality (or bias) will be appraised using an appropriate tool. If feasible, we will conduct random effects meta-analysis of observational data. Subgroup analyses will be conducted to explore the potential sources of heterogeneity (e.g. gender, sample size, type of occupation).Publication bias and heterogeneity between the included studies will also be assessed and reported.Discussion: This systematic review will provide a synthesis of the literature on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and their risk factors in Ethiopia. The results of this review could help the policymakers in occupational health and health care sectors in identifying priority areas for interventions in work-related musculoskeletal disorders and will also serve as a baseline for the decision-making processes of musculoskeletal health promotion, work exposure implementations, and prevention programs in workplaces. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42020164240

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Effects of stretching intervention on musculoskeletal pain in dental professionals

Kim

Han

2023

Journal of Occupational Health

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to quantitatively confirm the effects of dental specialists' work and stretching on musculoskeletal pain.MethodsThe pain pressure threshold was divided into five parts (neck, shoulder, trunk, lower back, and hand/arm) of the upper body and measured at 15 muscle trigger points. The pain pressure threshold before and after work was measured, and 30 min of stretching and rest were stipulated as an intervention.ResultsThe pain pressure thresholds reduced significantly in all muscles after work (P < .05). In the stretching group, the pain pressure thresholds increased significantly in all muscles (P < .05). In particular, the iliocostalis lumborum (lower back), rhomboid (trunk), transverse carpal ligament (hand/arm), levator scapulae‐superior angle (neck), and upper trapezius (shoulder) muscles showed the greatest decrease in pain pressure threshold after work and the greatest increase after stretching.ConclusionsStretching helps immediately relieve musculoskeletal pain in dental professionals and can prevent and manage work‐related musculoskeletal disorders.

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Jordanian dental technicians: Prevalence and associated factors

Abstract: This study found a high prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in dental technicians. Future studies are indicated to investigate the actual mechanisms causing WMSDs among dental technicians.

Cited by 29 publications

References 29 publications

Epidemiology of work-related musculo-skeletal disorders among adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review protocol

Epidemiology of work-related musculo-skeletal disorders among adults in Ethiopia: a systematic review protocol

STUDY PROTOCOL The prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among adults in Ethiopia: a study protocol for extending a systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies

Effects of stretching intervention on musculoskeletal pain in dental professionals

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