Musculoskeletal Disorders of Postgraduate Dentistry Students and Specialist Dentists
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: 16 / 5.000 survey application.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases, Work-related Injury. Basic parameters: 25 years — 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the level of ergonomics knowledge among dentists who are specializing in different branches or have completed specialist training.
Detailed description
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as disorders of the muscles, tendons, peripheral nerves, or vascular systems that are not directly caused by an acute or sudden event. Painful disorders of the musculoskeletal system resulting from movements in work activities are referred to as work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and are often associated with a lack of recovery time and strenuous repetition. Implementing the strict rules and precautions outlined in ergonomic guidelines is essential to prevent the onset of MSDs.
MSDs are one of the most common occupational disorders among dentists. The dental profession can be physically and mentally demanding due to the numerous therapeutic procedures and the need for concentration during treatment sessions.
Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs and the level of ergonomics knowledge among dentists who are specializing in different branches or have completed specialist training. The null hypothesis was established as there is no difference in the prevalence of SSB and ergonomics knowledge level among dentists specializing in different branches.
Interventions
- Other 16 / 5.000 survey application
Participants will be administered a self-administered questionnaire containing basic demographic information, questions on job profile and lifestyle practices, as well as the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire (SNA).
Primary outcome measures
- Standardized Nordic Questionnaire [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Being between 25 and 60 years of age
- Having a stable professional career
Exclusion criteria
- Having physical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia
- Being retired
- Being an undergraduate student
- Having a history of any major accident, trauma, or medical condition causing permanent musculoskeletal disability
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Abant Izzet Baysal University — Bolu
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07088965 · AIBU-FTR-SK-12