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KMID : 1020220180180050675
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Journal of Korean Society of Dental Hygiene
2018 Volume.18 No. 5 p.675 ~ p.682
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Effects of the use of elastic compression stockings among dental hygienists
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Lee Jeong-Hui
Park Ji-Hye
Sakong Joon
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was performed to characterize edema of the lower extremities that occurs among hygienists during working hours, and to determine the effects of the use of elastic compression stockings.
Methods: The study subjects were 40 dental hygienists working at a dental hospital in Daegu. Symptoms of edema of the lower extremities during working hours were characterized by measurement of calf and ankle circumference.
Results: Calf and ankle circumference increased during working hours. The use of elastic compression stockings reduced edema of the lower extremities during working hours.
Conclusions: Use of elastic compression stockings can reduce levels of lower extremity edema among dental hygienists.
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KEYWORD
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Compression stocking, Dental hygienists, Edema, Lower extremity
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