Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists and Dental Students in Germany
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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists and Dental Students in Germany. / Ohlendorf, Daniela; Naser, Antonia; Haas, Yvonne; Haenel, Jasmin; Fraeulin, Laura; Holzgreve, Fabian; Erbe, Christina; Betz, Werner; Wanke, Eileen M; Brueggmann, Doerthe; Nienhaus, Albert; Groneberg, David A.
In: INT J ENV RES PUB HE, Vol. 17, No. 23, 8740, 24.11.2020.Research output: SCORING: Contribution to journal › SCORING: Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists and Dental Students in Germany
AU - Ohlendorf, Daniela
AU - Naser, Antonia
AU - Haas, Yvonne
AU - Haenel, Jasmin
AU - Fraeulin, Laura
AU - Holzgreve, Fabian
AU - Erbe, Christina
AU - Betz, Werner
AU - Wanke, Eileen M
AU - Brueggmann, Doerthe
AU - Nienhaus, Albert
AU - Groneberg, David A
PY - 2020/11/24
Y1 - 2020/11/24
N2 - BACKGROUND: Dentists are at a higher risk of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) than the general population. However, the latest study investigating MSD in the dental profession in Germany was published about 20 years ago. Therefore, the aim of this study was to reveal the current prevalence of MSD in dentists and dental students in Germany.METHODS: The final study size contained 450 (287 f/163 m) subjects of different areas of specialization. The age of the participants ranged from 23 to 75 years. The questionnaire consisted of a modified version of the Nordic Questionnaire, work-related questions from the latest questionnaire of German dentists, typical medical conditions and self-developed questions.RESULTS: The overall prevalence showed that dentists suffered frequently from MSD (seven days: 65.6%, twelve months: 92%, lifetime: 95.8%). The most affected body regions included the neck (42.7%-70.9%-78.4%), shoulders (29.8%-55.6%-66.2%) and lower back (22.9%-45.8%-58.7%). Overall, female participants stated that they suffered from pain significantly more frequently, especially in the neck, shoulders and upper back.CONCLUSION: The prevalence of MSD among dentists, especially in the neck, shoulder and back area, was significantly higher than in the general population. In addition, women suffered more frequently from MSD than men in almost all body regions.
AB - BACKGROUND: Dentists are at a higher risk of suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) than the general population. However, the latest study investigating MSD in the dental profession in Germany was published about 20 years ago. Therefore, the aim of this study was to reveal the current prevalence of MSD in dentists and dental students in Germany.METHODS: The final study size contained 450 (287 f/163 m) subjects of different areas of specialization. The age of the participants ranged from 23 to 75 years. The questionnaire consisted of a modified version of the Nordic Questionnaire, work-related questions from the latest questionnaire of German dentists, typical medical conditions and self-developed questions.RESULTS: The overall prevalence showed that dentists suffered frequently from MSD (seven days: 65.6%, twelve months: 92%, lifetime: 95.8%). The most affected body regions included the neck (42.7%-70.9%-78.4%), shoulders (29.8%-55.6%-66.2%) and lower back (22.9%-45.8%-58.7%). Overall, female participants stated that they suffered from pain significantly more frequently, especially in the neck, shoulders and upper back.CONCLUSION: The prevalence of MSD among dentists, especially in the neck, shoulder and back area, was significantly higher than in the general population. In addition, women suffered more frequently from MSD than men in almost all body regions.
KW - Adult
KW - Aged
KW - Dentists
KW - Female
KW - Germany/epidemiology
KW - Humans
KW - Male
KW - Middle Aged
KW - Musculoskeletal Diseases/epidemiology
KW - Occupational Diseases/epidemiology
KW - Prevalence
KW - Risk Factors
KW - Students, Dental
KW - Surveys and Questionnaires
KW - Young Adult
U2 - 10.3390/ijerph17238740
DO - 10.3390/ijerph17238740
M3 - SCORING: Journal article
C2 - 33255491
VL - 17
JO - INT J ENV RES PUB HE
JF - INT J ENV RES PUB HE
SN - 1660-4601
IS - 23
M1 - 8740
ER -