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Ergonomic Evaluation of Dental Professionals as Determined by Rapid Entire Body Assessment Method in 2014.
Journal of Dentistry 2018 June
Statement of the Problem: In dentistry, incorrect working posture is the most important cause of musculoskeletal disorders.
Purpose: The aim of this research was to evaluate the work postures of general dentists and specialists using rapid entire body assessment (REBA) method.
Materials and Method: In this cross-sectional study, work postures were assessed in 90 dentists by employing REBA method. Stratified sampling method was used. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA), Independent t-test and Pearson's correlation test in SPSS 19.
Results: The results showed that work postures of 90% of dentists were at moderate- to high-risk levels. Among the specialists, periodontists, pedodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons had the worst body postures.
Conclusion: In general, dentists' working postures need improvement and consequently, a more comprehensive ergonomic training and promotion is required in dentistry curriculum at Universities.
Purpose: The aim of this research was to evaluate the work postures of general dentists and specialists using rapid entire body assessment (REBA) method.
Materials and Method: In this cross-sectional study, work postures were assessed in 90 dentists by employing REBA method. Stratified sampling method was used. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA), Independent t-test and Pearson's correlation test in SPSS 19.
Results: The results showed that work postures of 90% of dentists were at moderate- to high-risk levels. Among the specialists, periodontists, pedodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons had the worst body postures.
Conclusion: In general, dentists' working postures need improvement and consequently, a more comprehensive ergonomic training and promotion is required in dentistry curriculum at Universities.
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