Musculosceletal disorder in dentists at Cimahi
Rr. Desire Meria Nataliningrum, Gemmi Sistarina

Medical Faculty of General Achmad Yani University

Abstract

The task of a dentist gives ergonomic exposure raises the probability of musculoskeletal disorder in different parts of the body. Baseline Risk Identification of Ergonomic Factor (BRIEF) survey using for asses ergonomic exposure caused by work methode, position and duration, describes level of risk in three categories - low, medium and high. Body Discomfort Map (BDM) is a subjective survey tool that evaluates respondent^s direct experience of discomfort at different body parts. This map is easy for granted because it is internationally recognized and universally practiced. This cross sectional study looked for association between ergonomic exposure and part of bodies complained by dentist. As much as 39 dentist by simple random sampling in Cimahi and has at least 1 year experience participated in this study. Data analyzed univariat and bivariat with chi square test. The result showed significant association between ergonomic exposure in right arm and hand with musculoskeletal disorder (p=0,018) and also neck area (p=0,026). Ergonomic exposure arise when examining patient with ackward position especially right hand and right arm. Neck area follow the back when the dentist take sideways position, it proved has a positive association with musculoskeletal disorder. BDM showed the most part body complained is back area (56,4%), but has no significant association with risk level.
Conclusion : ergonomic exposure has significant association for right hand and arm, and also neck area with musculoskeletal disorder complained by dentist.

Keywords: BRIEF Survey, BDM, dentist, ergonomic exposure, musculoskeletal disorder

Topic: Public Health