Análisis de trastornos corporales asociados a factores clínicos y externos en estudiantes de clínica integral UCSG A-2018.

Abstract

Introduction: The musculoskeletal disorder is a born danger, a significant problem for the dentist at work. It is characterized by the presence of discomfort, disability and persistent pain in the joints, muscles and tendons; caused and aggravated by repetitive movements and forced or prolonged bodily postures. Objective: To determine the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and the lack of knowledge about the ergonomic principles presented by the students of the Dental Clinic of the Santiago de Guayaquil Catholic University in the semester A-2018. Materials and methods: The present study is observational, transversal, descriptive and analytical. The universe consisted of 51 students, and the sample by 48 students of both sexes. The investigation was carried out in two stages; First, the students answered a self-administered questionnaire and then they were observed during the dental practice. The software used for the tabulation and analysis of the results was the statistical software SPSS Statistics 24. Results: 136 job positions of 48 students in the various dental specialties were evaluated. Under the Pearson correlation, it was determined that the vast majority of students evaluated are generally unaware of what ergonomics are. Discussion: Similar research shows that the vast majority of students and professionals do not know the correct ergonomic postures to optimize clinical activities, resulting in approximately 85% of them experiencing musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: the vast majority of students are unaware of the correct way of working in the armchair in general, inferring that it may be due to lack of knowledge on the subject.