Dental Ergonomics to Combat Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Review

• Autorzy: Gupta A. , Ankola A. V. , Hebbal M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are significant workplace problems affecting occupational health, productivity and the careers of dental professionals. The prevalence of MSDs is on the rise for all types of dental workers. In spite of different patterns of work culture, there are parallel levels of symptoms in dentists across nations. Risk factors for MSDs are multifactorial. Symptoms appear very early in careers, with higher prevalence of MSDs even during educational training. Ergonomics improvements, health promotion and organizational interventions are necessary to reduce the risk. An interdisciplinary approach with progressive efforts should be taken to address MSDs in dental professionals.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

dentist; occupational hazards; prevalence; disability; risk factors; psychosocial risk; prevention

PL

dentysta; ryzyko zawodowe; niepełnosprawność; czynniki psychospołeczne

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: Vol. 19, No. 4
• Strony: 561--571
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 39 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Gupta A.

• Department of Public Health Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India

autor

Ankola A. V.

• Department of Public Health Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India

autor

Hebbal M.

• Department of Public Health Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India

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