Authors :
Dr. Avula Dharani; Dr.Chakravarthy Y.S.H.S; Dr.Nishanththoury.S; Dr. Mugada Priyanka
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/mvb99tpc
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8123268
Abstract :
Context: Dentists now a days are becoming more prone
to musculoskeletal disorders. A well adapted design of
the workplace is a basic requirement for maintaining
musculoskeletal health that will in turn enhance work
efficiency. Aim: The goal of the current study was to
determine how many dental professionals and students
were aware of ergonomics and the incidence of
musculoskeletal problems. Settings and Design: The
study was conducted over 3 months (January 2022-
March 2022) in Andhra Pradesh. Methods: The present
cross sectional survey was conducted on 264 dental
students and professionals who were divided into four
groups i.e., Group 1 (general practitioner), Group 2
(interns), Group 3 (specialist), and Group 4 (students).
The questionnaire's major focus was on respondents'
knowledge of ergonomics and MSDS. Statistical
Analysis: The collected data was analyzed on the SPPS
version 23.0 software. Chi square test was applied for
statistical analysis.The Majority of
dental practitioners and specialists work with an
assistant, undergraduate students responded that they
work without an assistant. Conclusion: The majority of
dentists who replied appear to practise in settings that
make musculoskeletal diseases worse. Increased
preventive treatments were closely linked to an increase
in symptoms of musculoskeletal problems.
Keywords :
Awareness, Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal disorders, Dentists.
Context: Dentists now a days are becoming more prone
to musculoskeletal disorders. A well adapted design of
the workplace is a basic requirement for maintaining
musculoskeletal health that will in turn enhance work
efficiency. Aim: The goal of the current study was to
determine how many dental professionals and students
were aware of ergonomics and the incidence of
musculoskeletal problems. Settings and Design: The
study was conducted over 3 months (January 2022-
March 2022) in Andhra Pradesh. Methods: The present
cross sectional survey was conducted on 264 dental
students and professionals who were divided into four
groups i.e., Group 1 (general practitioner), Group 2
(interns), Group 3 (specialist), and Group 4 (students).
The questionnaire's major focus was on respondents'
knowledge of ergonomics and MSDS. Statistical
Analysis: The collected data was analyzed on the SPPS
version 23.0 software. Chi square test was applied for
statistical analysis.The Majority of
dental practitioners and specialists work with an
assistant, undergraduate students responded that they
work without an assistant. Conclusion: The majority of
dentists who replied appear to practise in settings that
make musculoskeletal diseases worse. Increased
preventive treatments were closely linked to an increase
in symptoms of musculoskeletal problems.
Keywords :
Awareness, Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal disorders, Dentists.
