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karghahi N, khalesi S, safaeepour K, hekmatian E, jafari H. Assessment of knowledge related to ergonomics among dental students of Isfahan university of medical sciences in 2020. jdm 2021; 33 (4) :259-264
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1- Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Member of Dental Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Member of Dental Materials Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Dentist, Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Member of Dental Implants Research Center, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
5- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Medical School, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Member of Dental Materials Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Dentist, Student Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
4- Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Department, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Member of Dental Implants Research Center, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
5- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist, Medical School, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (1490 Views)
Background and Aims: Human ergonomics or engineering with proper design and change of work and requirements creates the most productivity based on human physiology. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of awareness of dental students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences about the basic principles of ergonomics in dentistry.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical, sectional study, a questionnaire containing 10 questions was distributed and completed by easy sampling method among 74 final year students of the general doctorate of Isfahan school of dentistry. After collecting the questionnaires, the students were given an educational pamphlet. To evaluate the questionnaires, each correct answer was given a score of one and the wrong answers were given a score of zero. Data were analyzed by T-test, Kai Square, and Mann-Whitney statistical tests using SPSS23 software. P<0.05 was considered as a significant level. P<0.05 was considered as a significant level.
Results: The average score of the knowledge of principles of ergonomics was intermediate (6.23±1.25). Student knowledge was not significantly different based on the student gender (P=0.25) and academic semester (P=0.059). Also, 55% of students had a history of muscle pain that did not have a significant relationship with gender (P=0.258) and average score of the knowledge (P=0.288).
Conclusion: Unfortunately, ergonomics cannot be considered part of the principles of dental education and even later. Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common complaints of dentists and is a factor in reducing their quality and function. Therefore, it seems that training and evaluation of ergonomic principles in dental education is necessary.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical, sectional study, a questionnaire containing 10 questions was distributed and completed by easy sampling method among 74 final year students of the general doctorate of Isfahan school of dentistry. After collecting the questionnaires, the students were given an educational pamphlet. To evaluate the questionnaires, each correct answer was given a score of one and the wrong answers were given a score of zero. Data were analyzed by T-test, Kai Square, and Mann-Whitney statistical tests using SPSS23 software. P<0.05 was considered as a significant level. P<0.05 was considered as a significant level.
Results: The average score of the knowledge of principles of ergonomics was intermediate (6.23±1.25). Student knowledge was not significantly different based on the student gender (P=0.25) and academic semester (P=0.059). Also, 55% of students had a history of muscle pain that did not have a significant relationship with gender (P=0.258) and average score of the knowledge (P=0.288).
Conclusion: Unfortunately, ergonomics cannot be considered part of the principles of dental education and even later. Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common complaints of dentists and is a factor in reducing their quality and function. Therefore, it seems that training and evaluation of ergonomic principles in dental education is necessary.
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2020/09/18 | Accepted: 2021/04/18 | Published: 2021/04/30
Received: 2020/09/18 | Accepted: 2021/04/18 | Published: 2021/04/30
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