Musculoskeletal pain among dental personnel

Ismail, Ahmad Faisal and Hamshah, Arbaatul Arroshikin Nazirah and Sukmasari, Susi (2017) Musculoskeletal pain among dental personnel. Lambert Academic Publishing, Beau Bassin, Mauritius. ISBN 978-620-2-07205-2 / 6202072059

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Abstract

Inflammatory and degenerative conditions that affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, peripheral nerves and supporting blood vessels are known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Dental personnel’s have an increased risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders because of high workload, long working duration, involvement of repetitive movement and others. Inconvenient position and repetitive task such during treatment contribute significantly to both, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and psychological stress, and finally causes fatigue. It is reported that the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder among dental personnel are high, coupled with high demands on visualization and precision on the narrow working area. This book will assess and evaluate the prevalence and associated risk factors for MSDs among dental personnel.

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	6689/59741
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Musculoskeletal pain, dental personnel, dentist
Subjects:	R Medicine > RK Dentistry > RK318 Oral and Dental Medicine. Pathology. Diseases-Therapeutics-General Works
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Dentistry
Depositing User:	Dr Ahmad Faisal Ismail
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2017 14:46
Last Modified:	16 Mar 2018 02:25
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/59741

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