Assessment of awareness, attitude, knowledge and application towards dental ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorder among dental students and professionals in Ahmedabad
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20240284Keywords:
Dental ergonomics, Musculoskeletal disorder, AwarenessAbstract
Background: Dental ergonomics, the science of optimizing the workplace for dental professionals, is essential for preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ensuring the long-term health of dental practitioners.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey aimed to assess the awareness and attitude of dental students and professionals towards dental ergonomics, with the collected data subsequently subjected to rigorous statistical analysis.
Results: A 51% of dental students and 78% of dental professionals were aware about dental ergonomics. Only 12% of the dental students have attended a course regarding dental ergonomics, 73% of the dental professionals among study population have experienced musculoskeletal pain due to dental practice.
Conclusions: The survey revealed that dental students exhibited lower awareness of dental ergonomics compared to dental professionals, with a notable discrepancy in the implementation of ergonomic principles. Additionally, a significant prevalence of pain related to MSDs was observed among the dental professionals surveyed.
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