Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Posture Ergonomics among Dental Surgeons of Punjab Dental Hospital (PDH)

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作者：
Majeed, Sannia [1 ]
Warraich, Hira Ali [1 ]
Majeed, Fariha [1 ]
Azeem, Muhammad [2 ]
机构：
[1] Punjab Dent Hosp, Lahore, Pakistan
[2] Faisalabad Med Univ, Orthodont, Faisalabad, Pakistan
来源：
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES | 2018年 / 12卷 / 03期
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Ergonomics; posture; attitude; practices;
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要：
Background: Dentistry is skilful profession which demands high visual and precise working positions. The aim of present study was to assess the basic knowledge, attitude and practices about posture ergonomics by dental practitioners of Punjab Dental Hospital. Methods: This Cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2017 to December 2017. Data obtained was analysed by chi-square test (SPSS). Result: For 28% of dental practitioners major fatigue causing factor was patient overload and most fatigue causing procedure was RCT (46%). 70% of dental practitioners are suffering from musculoskeletal disorders. The most common cause of not following ergonomics is lack of conventional training regarding ergonomics and malfunctioning dental units. Conclusion: Major problem regarding not following posture ergonomics among dental practitioners of PDH is lack of training regarding ergonomics and malfunctioning dental unit with insufficient auxiliary staff. Ergonomics should be taught as a part of
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