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- Assessment risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders according to the RULA method in NursesPublication . Santos, Paula Clara; Lopes, Sofia; Silva, Vanessa; Norton, Pedro; Amaro, João; Mesquita, CristinaIn what concerns Occupational Health, the most recurrent injuries are musculoskeletal disorders, which are frequently associated with risk factors, such as, repetition of the task and handling of loads. Among health professionals, nurses are the most affected.
- Impacto do tipo de banco na postura dos médicos dentistas: uma revisão sistemática da literaturaPublication . Bessa, Daniela; Silva, Vanessa; Santos, JoanaA profissão de Médico Dentista carateriza-se pela execução de tarefas repetitivas associadas a posturas extremas e estáticas com aplicação de força muscular. Este tipo de posturas potenciam o desenvolvimento de Lesões Musculosqueléticas Relacionadas com o Trabalho (LMERT) na região lombar, cervical e ombros. Ao longo dos últimos anos foram introduzidas algumas melhorias nas condições de trabalho destes profissionais, nomeadamente, o trabalho a quatro mãos (com a integração de um assistente dentária), alteração da postura em pé para a postura de trabalho sentado, introdução de sistemas de lupas de ampliação e de sistemas de iluminação no posto de trabalho e o aparecimento de bancos ergonómicos.
- The effect of dental instruments on grip strengthPublication . Silva, Vanessa; Costa, Inês; Fonseca, Patrícia; Monteiro, Pedro; Santos, JoanaDentist work requires comfort and visibility, which sometimes causes an incorrect, maladjusted, and static posture, affecting mostly the upper limbs. It is due to prolonged work that oral health professionals are more susceptible to developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the hand and wrist. The propose of this study was to evaluate and analyze the variation of grip strength in dental students. We also pretend to evaluate the incidence of signs and symptoms of MSDs. A clinical dental procedure was simulated using instruments of different design on phantoms to evaluate the palmar grip. Grip strength was measured with a dynamometer. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was conducted to assess the incidence of symptoms of MSDs. The most prevalent symptoms in this population were neck, lower back, and shoulder pain. During the procedure, 43 participants found the ergonomic curette more comfortable. After scraping with the metallic curette, a lower palmar grip strength was observed. Women have a higher incidence of MSDs and lower grip strength. Participants should transform and improve clinical habits to promote better working conditions and decrease MSDs. It was concluded that the grip force exerted during root scraping depends on the design of the curette. Instruments with a larger diameter and lower weight are more ergonomic and require less grip force.