The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionals
Dental professionals (DPs) are at significant risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of WMSDs among DPs and identify associated factors based on professional level. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 151 dental profess...
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| description | Dental professionals (DPs) are at significant risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of WMSDs among DPs and identify associated factors based on professional level. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 151 dental professionals, including dentists, dental nurses, and dental assistants, from various universities and health institutes in Indonesia. Data were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Associations between WMSD symptoms and qualitative data (demographics, job characteristics, and other factors) were examined using the Chi-square test, while quantitative data were analyzed using the independent t-test. The results showed that 96% of respondents (145 out of 151) had experienced WMSDs, with the back (68.2%), waist (66.9%), upper neck (60.9%), and lower neck (59.6%) being the most commonly affected regions. Muscle fatigue (53.6%) and pain (49.7%) were the most frequently reported symptoms. Triggering factors included unergonomic body posture (84.1%) and prolonged sitting (53.6%), while protective factors included rest (71.5%) and improved body posture (53%). Physical exercise was significantly associated with WMSDs (p < 0.001). This study highlights the high prevalence of WMSDs among dental professionals and underscores the need for ergonomic training, physical exercise, and equipment modification to mitigate these conditions. Limitations of the study include unequal distribution among professional groups and a gender imbalance, which may affect the generalisability of the findings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-27b8778339a647f6a0593f63fc53a6052025-02-12T07:25:26ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences2673-68612025-02-01610.3389/fresc.2025.15134421513442The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionalsErica Kholinne0Xarisa Azalia1Erika Putri Rahayu2Ira Juliet Anestessia3Nadifa Agil4 Muchtar5Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, IndonesiaSchool of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaFaculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, IndonesiaFaculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, IndonesiaFaculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, IndonesiaFaculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, IndonesiaDental professionals (DPs) are at significant risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of WMSDs among DPs and identify associated factors based on professional level. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 151 dental professionals, including dentists, dental nurses, and dental assistants, from various universities and health institutes in Indonesia. Data were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Associations between WMSD symptoms and qualitative data (demographics, job characteristics, and other factors) were examined using the Chi-square test, while quantitative data were analyzed using the independent t-test. The results showed that 96% of respondents (145 out of 151) had experienced WMSDs, with the back (68.2%), waist (66.9%), upper neck (60.9%), and lower neck (59.6%) being the most commonly affected regions. Muscle fatigue (53.6%) and pain (49.7%) were the most frequently reported symptoms. Triggering factors included unergonomic body posture (84.1%) and prolonged sitting (53.6%), while protective factors included rest (71.5%) and improved body posture (53%). Physical exercise was significantly associated with WMSDs (p < 0.001). This study highlights the high prevalence of WMSDs among dental professionals and underscores the need for ergonomic training, physical exercise, and equipment modification to mitigate these conditions. Limitations of the study include unequal distribution among professional groups and a gender imbalance, which may affect the generalisability of the findings.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2025.1513442/fullmusculoskeletal disordersdentistryoccupational medicinepreventionwork-related musculoskeletal disorders |
| spellingShingle | Erica Kholinne Xarisa Azalia Erika Putri Rahayu Ira Juliet Anestessia Nadifa Agil Muchtar The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionals Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences musculoskeletal disorders dentistry occupational medicine prevention work-related musculoskeletal disorders |
| title | The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionals |
| title_full | The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionals |
| title_fullStr | The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionals |
| title_full_unstemmed | The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionals |
| title_short | The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Indonesian dental professionals |
| title_sort | prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among indonesian dental professionals |
| topic | musculoskeletal disorders dentistry occupational medicine prevention work-related musculoskeletal disorders |
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