Investigation of correlations between the posture during treatment of patients and the musculoskeletal complaints of dentists and dental staff.

Recruiting

• Conditions: M79.10; G44.2; Tension-type headache

• Registration Number: DRKS00029127
• Lead Sponsor: Klinik für Allgemeine Orthopädie und TumororthopädieUniversitätsklinikum Münster

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-06-29
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to work at the time of study. At least 5 years of professional practice. Minimum 20 hours of work per week.

Exclusion Criteria

Occupational disability at the start of the study. Rheumatic diseases. Painful movement restrictions of other cause.

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Inclinometric determination of work time proportions (i.e., treatment times) in standing and sitting postures.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Questionnaire-based survey on musculoskeletal discomfort (Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ)), health-related quality of life (European Quality of Life Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L)), and physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ)).