| Autor: |
J B, Osborn, K J, Newell, J D, Rudney, J L, Stoltenberg |
| Rok vydání: |
1990 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of dental hygiene : JDH. 64(3) |
| ISSN: |
1043-254X |
| Popis: |
Using a 33-item questionnaire, this study was conducted to determine the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in dental hygienists, and its effects on clinical practice. An 89% response was obtained from a random sample of 493 dental hygienists. Results revealed that 68% of the respondents reported having musculoskeletal pain in eight body locations the previous year. In addition, a large percentage of dental hygienists with a preexisting condition reported having musculoskeletal pain. Thirty-four percent stated that musculoskeletal pain had affected their clinical practice--forcing them to practice fewer days, decreasing their endurance, reducing speed and quality, and/or altering operating positions. The findings suggest that particular locations of pain could be related to dental hygiene practice. Further research is indicated to clarify specific patient-operator positions contributing to musculoskeletal pain so that prevention and early treatment become possible. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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