Upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dentists. Myalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: The level of upper limb disability among participants who meet the study’s inclusion criteria will be measured using the DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) instrume
Sponsors
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
27 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: At least 1 year of work experience (one year after completing mandatory service) Being a dentist Age 27 to 65 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total score of the shortened Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (range 0 to 100; higher scores indicate greater functional disability). Timepoint: At baseline (before training) and 2 months after training. Method of measurement: the shortened Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subscale score for upper extremity symptoms and function in the shortened Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire. Timepoint: At baseline (before training) and after completion of the 2-month training period. Method of measurement: the shortened Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire and the subscale score was calculated. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAli Moradi
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed