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Mazaheri-Tehrani S, Arefian M, Abhari AP, Riahi R, Vahdatpour B, Baradaran Mahdavi S, Kelishadi R. Sedentary behavior and neck pain in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Prev Med 2023; 175:107711. [PMID: 37775083 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Sedentary lifestyle is an imperative risk for musculoskeletal pain. We sought to investigate the association between different types of sedentary behaviors (SBs) and neck pain (NP) among adults. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar up to the end of April 2023. The odds ratio (95% CI) was considered as the desired effect size for the association between SBs and the NP. Among 1881 records found by primary search, 46, and 27 reports were included in the qualitative and quantitative analysis respectively. All included studies qualified as good or fair. Our results indicated that SB is a risk factor for NP among adults (OR = 1.5, [1.29, 1.76]). Computer and mobile phone use were also found to be considerable risk factors for NP (OR = 1.3, [1.12, 1.53], and OR = 2.11, [1.32, 3.42] respectively). However, sitting time showed an insignificant association with NP (OR = 1.33, [0.86, 2.07]). Subgroup analysis revealed that SBs are a significant risk factor for NP among university students (OR = 1.58, [1.27, 1.97]), but the association among office workers was marginally insignificant (OR = 1.36, [0.98, 1.89]). According to the meta-regression results, the male gender was found to increase the risk of NP. Meanwhile, Egger's test revealed the presence of publication bias (p-value <0.0001). A sedentary lifestyle as well as computer and mobile phone use is associated with a considerable risk of NP among adults, especially university students. Further, longitudinal studies are needed to better clarify the causality relationships.
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- Sadegh Mazaheri-Tehrani
- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Student Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Child Growth and Development Research Center, Research Institute for Primordial Prevention of Non-communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Ali AM, Alam MM, Sufyaan M, Ahmad I, Zarrin S. Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among professional rickshaw drivers in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. Work 2023; 76:1239-1253. [PMID: 37182856 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Professional rickshaw driving is a seemingly sedentary occupation and involves many risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and its associated risk factors among professional rickshaw drivers. METHODS 263 rickshaw drivers were voluntarily recruited from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. MSD symptoms in the past 12 months and last 7 days were assessed using a self-modified musculoskeletal questionnaire (Nordic Questionnaire). Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression were performed to analyze associations of MSD symptoms between study variables. RESULTS 155 (58.9%) study participants reported MSD symptoms in past 12 months, in lower back (n = 126, 81.3%), leg (n = 122, 78.7%), neck (n = 106, 68.4%) and knee (n = 105, 67.7%); and 121 (46.1%) in last 7 days, in leg (n = 107, 88.4%), lower back (n = 102, 84.3%), neck (n = 89, 73.6%), upper back and knees (n = 87, 71.9%). Binary logistic regression showed relationship between working hours, seat and road condition, average load per ride, rickshaw ride duration, and standing driving with MSD symptoms among rickshaw drivers, especially in the lower back, leg/calf muscles, neck and knees. CONCLUSION The results showed a high prevalence of MSD among all rickshaw drivers, with the neck, lower back, leg/calf muscles and knees being the most affected body parts. In order to avoid adverse effects on the occupational health of rickshaw drivers, ergonomic intervention training is necessary.
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- Abdulelah M Ali
- Department of Industrial Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Statistics and Operations Research, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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Singh VP, Nettem S, Soe HHK, Babji NAB, Sahari AIIB, Yusof LSBM, Mathew M. Perception of risk factors at work associated with musculoskeletal symptoms in dental students of Melaka, Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. Work 2022; 73:969-976. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-210519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Dental professionals have been reported to be constantly exposed to work-related musculoskeletal disorders with symptoms often started as early as the student phase. Risk perception may play an important role in modifying risk at work. OBJECTIVE: To assess the influence of gender, academic level, and the presence of painful symptoms on the perception of risk factors at work contributing to musculoskeletal symptoms among dental students of Melaka, Malaysia. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 183 clinical year dental students based on a convenience sample. The data were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Job Factors Questionnaire for assessment of musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors at work respectively. Study data were evaluated using percentage, median, Cochran’s Q test, Bonferroni correction, multiple linear regression analysis and Mann-Whitney U Test. The analysis was interpreted considering a 95 % confidence interval and significant level at P < 0.05. RESULTS: Dental students reported a high prevalence (86.9 %) of musculoskeletal symptoms mostly affected the neck, shoulder, lower and upper back body regions. No significant difference in perception was found with the gender. A significant (P < 0.05) higher perception was observed in fourth-year students. The presence of painful symptoms was significantly (P < 0.05) associated with working in the same position, prolonged duration of work and use of tools. CONCLUSIONS: Priority in implementing ergonomic education throughout the training in the dental schools should be considered to improve perception and reduce musculoskeletal disorders associated with the dental profession.
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- Vijendra P. Singh
- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, Manipal University College Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, Manipal University College Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Manipal University College Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Dentistry, Manipal University College Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia
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Sezer B, Kartal S, Sıddıkoğlu D, Kargül B. Association between work-related musculoskeletal symptoms and quality of life among dental students: a cross-sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:41. [PMID: 35012487 PMCID: PMC8744582 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-04998-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dental students are frequently affected by work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WMSs) due to reasons such as working conditions, difficult education process and long work periods. The aim of the study was to investigate the frequency and anatomical distribution of WMSs, and its effect on the quality of life (QoL) in dental students. METHODS Sociodemographic and health-related characteristics of one-hundred and five dental students were recorded. WMSs were scored by the participants with the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Then, participants were asked to evaluate their QoL by scoring the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief Form. Differences between independent groups for continuous variables were evaluated by Student's t-test and ANOVA as appropriate. Linear regression analysis was performed to determine the effect of demographic and health-related parameters in predicting the QoL subscales. RESULTS The most common painful region in the last 12 months was the neck (66.7%). The body region with the most WMSs in the last 7 days was the upper back (43.8%). Physical health-related QoL of those with diagnosed musculoskeletal symptoms, and general health-related QoL of those using medicine due to any musculoskeletal symptoms were found to be statistically significantly lower (p = 0.018, p = 0.041, respectively). It was observed that the general and physical health, psychological well-being, and social relationship of the participants who reported the presence of neck pain in the last 7 days were statistically significantly lower (p = 0.003, p < 0.001, p = 0.004, p = 0.012; respectively). According to multiple regression analyses, pain occurrence in the body in the last 12 months and/or in the last 7 days had a negative impact on the participants' general and physical health, psychological well-being, social relationship, and environmental status and related QoL (p = 0.026, p = 0.047, p = 0.021, p = 0.001, p = 0.027, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study show that dental students' body regions, especially the neck and the back, are affected by WMSs. These negative changes observed in the body had a negative effect on the QoL of the dental students.
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- Berkant Sezer
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Cumhuriyet Mah. Sahilyolu Cd. No:5, 17100, Kepez, Merkez / Çanakkale, Turkey.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Marmara University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Kuć J, Żendzian-Piotrowska M. Evaluation of the Cervical Physiotherapeutic Treatment Needs, Work Ergonomics, and Necessity for Physical Activity Among Students of Dentistry at a Medical University. A Pilot Study. Front Psychol 2020; 11:559657. [PMID: 33192822 PMCID: PMC7642220 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.559657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION A lot of general dental practitioners suffer from job-related health problems. They are more prone to numerous different physical and psycho-emotional triggers that aggravate their working conditions. THE AIM The aim of the study was to evaluate cervical physiotherapeutic treatment needs, daily ergonomic habits and the necessity for physical activity among students of dentistry at a medical university. MATERIALS AND METHODS 112 generally healthy dentistry students (73 women, 39 men) were enrolled for the study. The age range was 20-32, with an average of 22.88 ± 2.7. The study included subjects in their second to fifth year of studies. The survey was conducted with respect to the questionnaires about possible physiotherapeutic treatments, physical activities, imaging tests and diagnoses as well as statements regarding the respondents' knowledge and ergonomics habits. To estimate the association between the risk factor and neck disability as well as chronic pain, the Neck Disability Index, Perceived Stress Scale and the Graded Chronic Pain Scale were additionally applied. RESULTS 35.71% of dentistry students had undergo physiotherapy in the preceding year. 26.79% of the respondents declared that they underwent rehabilitation on a regular basis. The most common reasons for treatment were complaints of the cervical (7.14%), lumbar (3.57%), and thoracic spine (1.79%) as well as a combination of these symptoms. 6.25% of the subjects had started rehabilitation due to muscle relaxation. 34.82% of the study participants did not do any physical activity. Females exercised more often than males (p = 0.02; 1-β = 0.65). Therapeutic exercises contributed to the improvement of well-being of 56% of students. 64.29% of the respondents chose a sitting position during pre-clinical and clinical classes and 26.79% of the subjects worked in sitting and standing postures. CONCLUSION 26.79% of dentistry students required periodic therapeutic rehabilitation. 34.82% of the respondents were advised to implement systematic physical activity. Due to professional conditions, dental students are exposed to an early cervical spine disorders. The main factor influencing an early onset of such dysfunctions is increased stress level. An average level of pro-health awareness may be the reason for elevated cost of rehabilitation among this group of patients.
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- Joanna Kuć
- Department of Prosthodontics, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Work above shoulder level and shoulder complaints: a systematic review. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 2020; 93:925-954. [PMID: 32572582 PMCID: PMC7519900 DOI: 10.1007/s00420-020-01551-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the association and the exposure-response relationship between work above shoulder height and shoulder pain or disorders. METHODS A systematic search was performed in Medline, Embase, and Health and Safety Science Abstracts. Included were articles with prospective cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, or intervention study designs. Quality assessment was based on an evaluation scheme adjusted to study design and normalized to 100%. The cut-off for sufficient quality to include articles was above 40% and cut-off for high-quality articles was above 50% of maximal score. The level of strength of evidence for an association between exposure and effect was assessed according to the GRADE guidelines. RESULTS Thirty-four articles were included. Articles that document large effects (higher risk estimates; OR ≥ 2) have higher quality score, include analyses of severe arm elevation, more often use clinical outcome, and report an exposure-response relationship compared to studies reporting lower risk estimates. The studies that reported large effects were all significant. An exposure-response relationship was found in many high-quality studies when relating exposure intensity of arm elevation (level of arm elevation, amplitude) as well as duration of arm elevation, especially > 90°. CONCLUSION We conclude on a limited evidence for an association between arm elevation at work and shoulder disorders. Severe arm elevation with elbows above shoulder level (i.e., > 90°) shows a moderate evidence for an association with shoulder disorders.
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Gandham A, Boppana N, Vinnakota N, Burri K, Kiran Th U, Pallepati A. Assessment of musculoskeletal disorders and associated risk factors among dentists in Rajahmundry City: A cross-sectional study. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_9_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Botta AC, Presoto CD, Wajngarten D, Campos JADB, Garcia PPNS. Perception of dental students on risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2018; 22:209-214. [PMID: 29436758 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Job Factors Questionnaire, and the influence of gender, academic level and pain/discomfort on dental students' perception regarding risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS One hundred forty-five dental students from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine participated voluntarily in this study. The survey was organised in two sections: (i) Job Factors Questionnaire with 15 items that evaluated students' perceptions about job/study environmental risk factors and their potential contribution to musculoskeletal disorders. The tri-factorial structure (repetitiveness, work posture and external factors) was used; (ii) Part of the Nordic Questionnaire with questions referring to 9 body areas: Neck, shoulders, upper back, elbows, lower back, wrists/hands, hips, knees and ankles/feet. Students answered if they have had a job-related pain/discomfort in any of these body areas in the previous 12 months. The data were evaluated statistically by confirmatory factor analysis, convergent and discriminant validities, internal consistency and Z-test (α = .05). RESULTS The tri-factorial structure was considered valid and reliable for the sample after excluding item 8 and inserting correlations between items 11 and 12, and between 14 and 15. The academic level presented a significant effect on the factors "Work Posture" (P = .02) and "External Factors" (P = .01). Most of the students reported pain in their neck (73.79%), lower back (62.06%) and shoulders (53.10%) in the previous 12 months. CONCLUSION The Work Posture and External Factors were influenced only by academic level. The lower the students' academic level, the higher their perception for both factors of musculoskeletal disorders.
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- A C Botta
- Department of General Dentistry, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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- Department of Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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- Department of Social Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Araraquara, Brazil
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Sekkay F, Imbeau D, Chinniah Y, Dubé PA, de Marcellis-Warin N, Beauregard N, Trépanier M. Risk factors associated with self-reported musculoskeletal pain among short and long distance industrial gas delivery truck drivers. APPLIED ERGONOMICS 2018; 72:69-87. [PMID: 29885729 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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AIM This study investigated and compared the associations between self-reported exposures to individual as well as work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors for musculoskeletal (MS) disorders and the prevalence of MS symptoms in different body areas among short- (P&D) and long-distance (Bulk delivery) truck drivers working for the same large gas delivery company in Canada. METHODS 123 truck drivers nationwide participated in this questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS 43.1% of drivers reported MS pain in at least one body area over the past 12 months and 26.8% over the past 7 days. Bulk drivers had a significantly higher prevalence of MS pain than P&D drivers for both periods. When P&D and Bulk drivers were pooled together, belonging to the Bulk subgroup emerged as the strongest factor for low back pain (OR = 8.45, p = 0.002), for shoulder pain (OR = 3.70, p = 0.027) and for MS pain in any body area (OR = 4.05, p = 0.006). In Bulk drivers "High effort-reward imbalance" was strongly associated with MS pain in any body area (OR = 6.47, p = 0.01), with shoulder pain (OR = 4.95, p = 0.016), and with low back pain (OR = 4.51, p = 0.02). In P&D drivers MS pain in any body area was strongly associated with "Working with hands above shoulders" (OR = 6.58, p = 0.009) and "Whole-body vibration" (OR = 5.48, p = 0.018), while shoulder pain was strongly associated with "Hand-arm vibration" (OR = 7.27, p = 0.041). CONCLUSIONS Prevalence of MS pain was higher among industrial gas delivery truck drivers than in the general Quebec male worker population, and higher for Bulk drivers compared to P&D drivers. MS pain in Bulk drivers was mainly associated with psychosocial risk factors and lifestyle; MS pain in P&D drivers was mainly associated with physical risk factors.
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- Firdaous Sekkay
- Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Canada.
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- Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- School of Industrial Relations, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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Radanović B, Vučinić P, Janković T, Mahmutović E, Penjašković D. Musculoskeletal symptoms of the neck and shoulder among dental practitioners. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2018; 30:675-679. [PMID: 28387655 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-150508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Musculoskeletal symptoms of the neck and shoulder represent a condition whose basic characteristic is pain. These conditions are very often present in dental health professionals. The aim of the paper was to determine presence of discomforts in areas of head, neck, shoulders, upper back and upper limbs at health professionals in area of dentistry, as well as discomfort localisation and methods of treatment. METHODS The research included 45 health professionals (dentists, dental assistants and dental technicians) employed at Dental Clinic of Vojvodina. The information was collected via questionnaire for analysis musculoskeletal disorders. RESULTS Most of the dentists (75.9%) and the dental assistants (90.9%) as well as nearly half of the dental technicians (40%) experience discomforts in area of the neck, which are occasional, present in all three working positions and this discomforts are a little more frequent at women. The present musculoskeletal disorders are followed by headache, whose presence is statistically more significant compared to the other symptoms. The headache is usually located in the occipital part, it occurs individually or joined with other symptoms. Due to said discomforts the examinees in 59.4% of the cases don't contact the doctor. Medical therapy prevails in opposition to physical therapy. CONCLUSION The discomforts deriving from the cervical part of the spine are present at great percentage of our examinees. Considering the fact that the said discomforts affect performing both professional and everyday activities, its prevention is necessary in order to avoid the consequences they carry.
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- B Radanović
- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Serbia.,Dental Clinic of Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Serbia.,Special Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine, Serbia.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Novi Pazar, Serbia
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Moodley R, Naidoo S, Wyk JV. The prevalence of occupational health-related problems in dentistry: A review of the literature. J Occup Health 2018; 60:111-125. [PMID: 29213011 PMCID: PMC5886878 DOI: 10.1539/joh.17-0188-ra] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The study was conducted to report on the scope and prevalence of occupational health related-problems experienced by dentists, dental therapists, and oral hygienists in their practice of dentistry. BACKGROUND Professional practice and dental training have many risk factors, and the dental team should be able to recognize these factors to protect themselves. The prevalence of conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, stress, percutaneous injuries, ears, and eyes are of concern. The dental team should also not forget hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV as risks in practice. Dental practitioners should protect themselves by self-recognizing risk factors and by maintaining proper working conditions. METHODS The study targeted all empirical research, case studies, and systematic literature reviews written in English. All articles selected were subjected to a data analysis process. Data were captured on an Excel spreadsheet and reported in a comprehensive table. RESULTS The literature addressing occupational health among dental practitioners included mainly cross-sectional studies and review papers (2001-2016). Forty-nine studies were included in the review. Musculoskeletal disorders remain the most researched occupational health-related problems in dentistry. Eye protection compliance was low among practitioners. Percutaneous injuries especially among young dentists and students were still a concern. CONCLUSION Occupational health-related problems are still prevalent in current dentistry practice, despite changes in equipment and surgery design. The reported prevalence of occupational related-health problems and other findings of investigative studies highlight the need for continuous professional education and a need to improve clinical practice aspects of dentistry curricula.
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- Rajeshree Moodley
- Discipline of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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- Discipline of Clinical and Professional Practice, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal
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Al-Hourani Z, Nazzal M, Khader Y, Almhdawi K, Bibars AR. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Jordanian dental technicians: Prevalence and associated factors. Work 2017; 56:617-623. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-172524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Zeid Al-Hourani
- Department of Applied Dental Science, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health, Community Medicine, and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Applied Dental Science, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Abdelkader B. Esophageal Reconstruction by Substernal Route: Impact of the Thoracic Inlet Enlargement on Cervical Anastomotic Complications: Leak and Stricture. GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY: OPEN ACCESS 2016. [DOI: 10.15406/ghoa.2016.05.00171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Bertolaccini GDS, Nakajima RK, Filho IFPDC, Paschoarelli LC, Medola FO. The influence of seat height, trunk inclination and hip posture on the activity of the superior trapezius and longissimus. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:1602-6. [PMID: 27313381 PMCID: PMC4905920 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.1602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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[Purpose] This study was aimed at investigating the influence of seat height and body
posture on the activity of the superior trapezius and longissimus muscles. [Subjects and
Methods] Twenty two healthy subjects were instructed to perform a total of eight different
body postures, varying according three main factors: seat height (low and high seat);
trunk inclination (upright and leaning forward at 45°); and the hips in abduction and
adduction. Electromyography of the superior trapezius and longissimus was collected
bilaterally, and the average values were obtained and compared across all the postures.
[Results] The activity of the superior trapezius and longissimus significantly changes
according to the seat height and trunk inclination. For both seat heights, sitting with
trunk leaning forward resulted in a significant increase in the activity of both muscles.
When sitting in a high seat and the trunk leaning forward, the superior trapezius activity
was significantly reduced when compared to the same posture in a low seat. [Conclusion]
This study contributes to the knowledge on the influence of the body posture and seat
configuration on the activity of postural muscles. Reducing the biomechanical loads on the
postural muscles must be targeted in order to improve users’ comfort and safety.
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- Guilherme da Silva Bertolaccini
- Programme of Post-Graduation in Design (PPGDesign), School of Architecture, Arts and Communication, UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Bauru, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ergonomics and Interfaces (LEI), Department of Design, School of Architecture, Arts and Communication, UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Brazil
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- Programme of Post-Graduation in Design (PPGDesign), School of Architecture, Arts and Communication, UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Bauru, Brazil; Laboratory of Ergonomics and Interfaces (LEI), Department of Design, School of Architecture, Arts and Communication, UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Brazil
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- Programme of Post-Graduation in Design (PPGDesign), School of Architecture, Arts and Communication, UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Bauru, Brazil; Laboratory of Ergonomics and Interfaces (LEI), Department of Design, School of Architecture, Arts and Communication, UNESP-Univ. Estadual Paulista, Brazil
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Min D, Baek S, Park HW, Lee SA, Moon J, Yang JE, Kim KS, Kim JY, Kang EK. Prevalence and Characteristics of Musculoskeletal Pain in Korean Farmers. Ann Rehabil Med 2016; 40:1-13. [PMID: 26949663 PMCID: PMC4775741 DOI: 10.5535/arm.2016.40.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal pain (MSK) pain in Korean farmers using initial survey data of Farmers' Cohort for Agricultural Work-Related MSK pain (FARM) study. METHODS Farmers (534 females and 479 males; mean age 57.2±7.5 years) who owned or rented a farm and belonged to an agricultural cooperative unit were recruited. Presence of pain for each body part (neck, shoulder, arm/elbow, wrist/hand/finger, low back, leg/foot), and characteristics of MSK pain (prevalence, location, duration, severity, and frequency) during the last year was assessed. Additionally, demographic data such as farming duration, history of prior injury, and workload (low, moderate, somewhat hard, or hard) were collected using structured questionnaires. RESULTS Almost all subjects (n=925; 91.3%) complained of pain in more than one body part. The frequency order was low back (63.8%), leg/foot (43.3%), shoulder (42.9%), wrist/hand/finger (26.6%), arm/elbow (25.3%), and neck (21.8%). Low back pain was more frequent in those with over 30 years of farming experience (odds ratio [OR], 1.40; 95% confidence interval, 1.08-1.81). MSK pain was related to history of prior injury (OR, 2.18-5.24; p<0.05) in all body parts except for leg/foot, and very hard workload was associated with low back, leg/foot, neck, shoulder, and wrist/hand/finger pain (OR, 2.88-10.83; p<0.05). CONCLUSION Most Korean farmers experience MSK pain; furthermore, there is a significant association between pain, history of prior injury, and workload, suggestive of the necessity of coping and preventive strategies to reduce injury or workload.
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- David Min
- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea.; Gangwon-Do Rehabilitation Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Preventive Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Preventive Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Biological Environment, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Regional Infrastructure Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; NongTeo Co. Ltd., Chuncheon, Korea.; Gangwon Rural Revitalization Support Center, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University Hospital, Chuncheon, Korea.; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kangwon National University School of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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Aljanakh M, Shaikh S, Siddiqui AA, Al-Mansour M, Hassan SS. Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia. Ann Saudi Med 2015; 35:456-61. [PMID: 26657230 PMCID: PMC6074478 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2015.456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Dentists suffer a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) but studies are quite limited. The present study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of MSDs among dentists in the Ha'il Region, Saudi Arabia. DESIGN AND SETTINGS A cross-sectional, questionnaire study was conducted among 80 licensed dentists af.filiated with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ha'il Region, Saudi Arabia from January 2014-January 2015. PATIENTS AND METHODS A self-administered questionnaire, based on the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was sent to participants after translation to Arabic. The questionnaire was delivered by mail with a prepaid return envelope. RESULTS Sixty-eight questionnaires (85%) were returned. The prevalence of MSDs among respondents was 77.9% (n=53) with the most commonly affected areas the lower back (73.5%) (39/53) followed by the neck (66%) (35/53) and the shoulders (43.3%) (23/53). Twenty-four (45.2%) of 53 respondents had experienced MSDs in the neck and lower back at the same time throughout the past twelve months. Nearly 85% (45/53) of respondents were found to have MSDs affecting two or more sites. CONCLUSION Prevalence of MSDs was high among dentists in the Ha'il region. Lower back, neck and shoul.ders were the most commonly affected body sites.
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- Dr. Sameer Shaikh, Department of Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine,, College of Dentistry,, University of Ha'il,, PO Box 2440 Ha'il,, Saudi Arabia, M: 966-530-935-057,
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