Physical therapists with work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the State of Kuwait: A comparison across countries and health care professions

Work ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Musaed Z. Alnaser ◽  
Sameera H. Aljadi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
The State ◽  
Health Care Professions ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
The State Of Kuwait

Risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders of dentists in Kuwait and the impact on health and economic status

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Musaed Z. Alnaser ◽  
Alaa M. Almaqsied ◽  
Shaimaa A. Alshatti
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
The State Of Kuwait ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders have become a great health issue among dentists. However, it is never be examined among dentists in the State of Kuwait. OBJECTIVES: The purposes of this study were to define the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) among dentists in the State of Kuwait, to identify risk factors for WMSD, and to explore relationships between WMSD and absenteeism/productivity. METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used in this study. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to dentists at government, private, and academic dental clinics. RESULTS: A total of 186 questionnaires were returned (80% response rate). The results showed that 88 (47%) of responding dentists experienced WMSDs. Dentists self-reporting WMSD were older (36.4 (10.3) years vs. 32.6 (9.33); P = 0.01), in practice longer (11.7 (10.4) years vs. 8.2 (8.4); P = 0.013), and worked longer hours (34.9 (10.6) hours vs. 30.4 (11.5); P = 0.08) than dentists not reporting WMSD. A significant association was found between rating of pain and lost days from work (x 2 (10, n = 85) = 20.96, ρ = 0.021). CONCLUSIONS: Dentists’ occupational procedures expose their bodies to prolonged and awkward postures, thereby subjecting the dentists to unnatural forces and stresses on crucial movement and functioning joints. Cumulative exposures to such postures lead to WMSDs. Generally, WMSD has a considerable impact on the health and economic status of the individual, family, and workplace. WMSD increases absenteeism and reduces productivity.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries in Occupational and Physical Therapists and Its Comparison

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Himan Nazari ◽  
Hossain Hossaini Mahjoob ◽  
Leili Tapak ◽  
Saideh Sadat Mortazavi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

scholarly journals Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Physical Therapists

1996 ◽  
Vol 76 (8) ◽  
pp. 827-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byron E Bork ◽  
Thomas M Cook ◽  
John C Rosecrance ◽  
Kristen A Engelhardt ◽  
Mary-Ellen J Thomason ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: A systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar R. Vieira ◽  
Paul Schneider ◽  
Casey Guidera ◽  
Inae C. Gadotti ◽  
Denis Brunt
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists: an online survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 552-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar R. Vieira ◽  
Stephanie Svoboda ◽  
Alexandra Belniak ◽  
Denis Brunt ◽  
Colleen Rose-St Prix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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