Musculoskeletal disorders among nurses compared with two other occupational groups

Background: Dentists (Ds) and dental assistants (DAs) have a high lifetime prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). In this context, it is assumed that they have an increased intake of substances such as pain medication. Currently, there exist no data on the use of medication among Ds and DAs with MSDs in Germany. Methods: The online questionnaire (i.e., the Nordic Questionnaire) analysed the medical therapies used by 389 Ds (240 f/149 m) and 406 DAs (401 f/5 m) to treat their MSDs. Results: Ds (28.3–11.5%) and DAs (29.4–10.3%) with MSDs took medication depending on the affected body region. A trend between the Ds and DAs in the intake of drug therapy and the frequency was found for the neck region (Ds: 21.1%, DAs: 28.7%). A single medication was taken most frequently (Ds: 60.0–33.3%, DAs: 71.4–27.3%). The frequency of use varied greatly for both occupational groups depending on the region affected. Conclusion: Ds and DAs perceived the need for medical therapies because of their MSDs. Painkillers such as ibuprofen and systemic diclofenac were the medications most frequently taken by both occupational groups. The intake of pain killers, most notably for the neck, should prevent sick leave.

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Prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and associated conducted therapy approaches among dentists and dental assistants in Germany

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0241564 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (11) ◽

pp. e0241564

Author(s):

Yvonne Haas ◽

Antonia Naser ◽

Jasmin Haenel ◽

Laura Fraeulin ◽

Fabian Holzgreve ◽

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Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

The Self ◽

Therapeutic Options ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Occupational Groups ◽

Professional Groups ◽

Reported Data ◽

Hand Region ◽

Dental Assistants ◽

Dental Professionals

Background Dental professionals are subjected to higher risks for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) than other professional groups, especially the hand region. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of hand complaints among dentists (Ds) and dental assistants (DAs) and examines applied therapies. Methods For this purpose, an online questionnaire analysed 389 Ds (240female/149male) and 406 DAs (401female/5male) working in Germany. The self-reported data of the two occupational groups were compared with regard to the topics examined. The questionnaire was based on the Nordic Questionnaire (self-reported lifetime, 12-month and 7-day MSDs prevalence of the hand, the conducted therapy and its success), additional occupational and sociodemographic questions as well as questions about specific medical conditions. Results 30.8% of Ds affirmed MSDs in the hand at any time in their lives, 20.3% in the last twelve months and 9.5% in the last seven days. Among DAs, 42.6% reported a prevalence of MSDs in the hand at any time in their lives, 31.8% in the last 12 months and 15.3% in the last seven days. 37.5% of the Ds and 28.3% of the DAs stated that they had certain treatments. For both, Ds and DAs, physiotherapy was the most frequently chosen form of therapy. 89.7% of Ds and 63.3% of DAs who received therapy reported an improvement of MSDs. Conclusion Although the prevalence of MSDs on the hand is higher among DAs than among Ds, the use of therapeutic options and the success of therapy is lower for DAs compared to Ds.

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Major occupational groups – all persons: 1860–1990

Historical Statistics of the United States: Millennial Edition Online ◽

10.1017/isbn-9780511132971.ba1033-4213 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Matthew Sobek

Keyword(s):

Occupational Groups

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The Prevalence of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Occupational Groups

Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology ◽

10.1080/03009747009165360 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 106-113

Author(s):

Lars Hellgren

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Occupational Groups

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Health psychology and health promotion

Zeitschrift für Gesundheitspsychologie ◽

10.1026/0943-8149.16.3.123 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 123-126 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Toni Faltermaier

Keyword(s):

Health Psychology ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Health Resources ◽

Target Groups ◽

Occupational Groups ◽

Socially Disadvantaged ◽

Research Activities ◽

Health And Illness ◽

Prevention And Health Promotion ◽

Basic And Applied Research

Abstract. The Flensburg health psychology group takes a salutogenic perspective and aims at developing innovative health promotion approaches. It stands in the interdisciplinary context of health and educational sciences. Our focus in research is on both, stress processes and lay representations of health and illness in the context of salutogenic theories of health. Basic and applied research activities aim at developing subject-oriented approaches of prevention and health promotion that are designed to promote health resources and competencies in selected settings and target groups. Current research is concentrated on socially disadvantaged groups, on occupational groups and on men to develop tailored health promotion approaches that reach groups in need and which show sustainable effects.

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