Self-reported prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal pain in Thai dental students

Journal Title: International Dental Journal of Student Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the self-reported prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal pain amongst fifth year dental students of Naresuan University, Thailand. Methods: Sixty eight dental students were recruited. A modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was conducted to assess the prevalence of the site of pain. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and personal factors questionnaire were provided to evaluate risk postures during their clinical work and to ascertain the personal factors related to musculoskeletal pain, correspondingly.

Authors and Affiliations

Rungarun Kriangkrai, Natrujee Sirimala, Sasitharee Nathamtong, Sulalivan Wintsch, Kencho Choden, Panada Taechasubamorn

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Rungarun Kriangkrai, Natrujee Sirimala, Sasitharee Nathamtong, Sulalivan Wintsch, Kencho Choden, Panada Taechasubamorn (2016). Self-reported prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal pain in Thai dental students. International Dental Journal of Student Research, 4(3), 116-122. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-242293