Thies AM, Backhaus J, Olmos M, Eitner SF (2024)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2024
Book Volume: 55
Pages Range: 756-765
Journal Issue: 9
Objectives: Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disoring to their movement profile and the moderating effect of ders (WRMSDs) among general dental practitioners and orthostress on certain WRMSDs. Results: Three movement profiles dontists is approximated to range between 64% and 93%. Etiof general dental practitioners and orthodontists were signifiology of WRMSDs in the mentally and physically demanding cantly predictive of WRMSD. The minority could be character-occupation remains unclear, for which reason the aim of the ized as healthy (n = 45), whereas twice as many reported nearly study was to clarify the interplay of physical, psychological, twice as much pain (n = 90). Stress proved to be a strong, signif- and mental factors on WRMSDs. Method and materials: Of icant moderator of WRMSDs in relation to sex, employment 94 orthodontists and 187 general dental practitioners (mean status, and body mass index. Conclusion: The prevalence of age = 35 years) questioned using an online survey, 84% re-WRMSDs found was alarming. Given the feminization of den-ported persisting tension or pain in the back, neck, or shoultistry, and that being female, stressed, and an employee (rather ders. While 71% of females were employed (29% self-em-than self-employed) is a significant predictor of WRMSDs, this ployed), only 39% of male participants were employed. Cluster represents a danger to the German health system. analysis was used to characterize dental practitioners accord-(Quintessence Int 2024;55:756–765; doi: 10.3290/j.qi.b5687916)
APA:
Thies, A.-M., Backhaus, J., Olmos, M., & Eitner, S.F. (2024). The interplay of stress and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dental practitioners. Quintessence International, 55(9), 756-765. https://doi.org/10.3290/j.qi.b5687916
MLA:
Thies, Anke-Marei, et al. "The interplay of stress and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dental practitioners." Quintessence International 55.9 (2024): 756-765.
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