Risk assessment for RSI / WMSD related to work of dental surgeons

Objectives: to analyze the occurrence of Reading - caused WMSD in working with dentists and the influence of sociodemographic factors. Method: an exploratory study with a quantitative approach, performed at the Center for Dental Cross Arms (COCA), located in the city of João Pessoa, Brazil, with 27 dentists. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire specifically the Ministry of Health to assess the prevalence of RSI and risk factors in the profession. The data were processed using a statistical package (SPSS) Statistical Packaget for Social Sciences, version 10.0. Results: We observed that 44.4% of dentists who work in COCA also perform activities in private practice (14.8%), and PSF or health center (14.8%) and others (7.4%). It was observed that the average working time as a dentist was about 25 years (SD = 7; Md = Mo = 26), since first employment. No (s) stand (s) present (s) working for nearly 18 years (SD = 7; Md = 21, Mo = 15/25/26). Conclusion: working conditions favor the onset of pain among professionals studied, and that this has a significant association with various aspects related to work. Is therefore required an interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and intersectoral in order to positively affect the work process and occupational health. Descriptors: occupational Health; dentists; professional practice. RESUMO Objetivos: verificar a prevalência de LER-DORT nos cirurgiões dentistas que trabalham no Centro Odontológico de Cruz das Armas; fazer levantamento dos fatores de risco percebidos durante a atividade desses profissionais. Método: estudo exploratório, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado no Centro de Odontologia de Cruz das Armas (COCA), localizado no município de João Pessoa-PB, Brasil, com 27 odontólogos. O instrumento de coleta dos dados foi o questionário do Ministério da Saúde específico para avaliar a prevalência de LER-DORT e os fatores de risco no exercício da profissão. Os dados foram tratados por meio do Statistical Packaget for Social Science (SPSS), na versão ...