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KMID : 1002520140080040121
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Korean Journal of Health Service Management
2014 Volume.8 No. 4 p.121 ~ p.130
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Research on the Subjective Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Dental Hygienists in Daegu
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Kim Byung-Tae
Choi Hwa-Young
Moon Seon-Jeong
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Abstract
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To devise a plan to efficiently control and cope with musculoskeletal disorders, this study conducted a self-administered survey among dental hygienists working at dental clinics in Daegu. The data were collected from December 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014, and drew the following conclusions. For body posture for medical procedures, at lower levels in their careers, the hygienists’ head and back were more bent; at higher levels in their careers, the their shoulders, body and hips were more bent; and at higher levels in their careers, their assistance posture in general was more bent. Hygienists with longer years of experience had more pain in the neck and the arms/elbows. Respondents engaged in medical treatment services were more likely to have pain in their arms/elbows, and those engaged in assisting in medical treatment and consulting and insurance services were more likely to have pain in their necks. It is necessary to recognize the seriousness of musculoskeletal disorders, provide specific education through supplementary training and relevant seminars, and avoid repetitive use of the same muscle or joint through environmental improvement of dental clinics, and personal efforts should be made to maintain good posture.
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KEYWORD
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Dental Hygienist, Musculoskeletal Disorder, Work Career, Work Type
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