Perception and Knowledge of Dental Ergonomics among Romanian Dental Students
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 15472016 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Ioana Cristina Talpos-Niculescu (Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Andrei Zoltan Farkas (0000-0001-8878-0432, Polytechnic University of Timişoara, autor de correspondencia), Diana Lungeanu (0000-0002-0274-1377, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Veronica Argeșanu (Polytechnic University of Timişoara), Mirella Dorina Anghel (Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara), Riham Nagib (0000-0002-4129-0505, Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara) |
| Año | 2022 |
| Volumen | 19 |
| Número | 24 |
| Páginas | 16988-16988 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2022-12-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Editorial | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph192416988 |
| PMID | 36554868 |
| OpenAlex | W4312194629 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 23 |
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among leading factors for early retirement of dental practitioners while the application of ergonomic principles is often overlooked during dental education. The article aims to assess the need for dental ergonomics modules as an integrated part of the dental school curriculum and to quantify the significance and role of ergonomics in reducing musculoskeletal stress generated while undergoing dental training. The study design consisted of a three-part original close-ended multiple-choice questionnaire carried out among 75 sixth year students from "Victor Babeş" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania. Questions focused on the basic knowledge of theoretical ergonomics, the ISO 11226 standard and means of improvement in undergraduate ergonomics training. Most students had an average level of knowledge regarding dental ergonomic principles. Data analysis showed that 62.16% agree that the information received in the second-year dental ergonomics course was helpful in regard to time organization. A high percentage (86%) also understood the correct positioning of the patient while performing dental procedures. Although implementation of ergonomic principles in the early dental training years has a high influence in the prevention of MSDs, students do not fully understand the impact this subject has on their future careers
Curriculum · Family medicine · Medical education · Medical emergency · Pedagogy · Perception · Poison control · Romanian · Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Occupational health in dentistry · Psychology · Pharmacy
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
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| Altamente citado | No |