Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dental healthcare providers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are common in dentistry due to the prolonged static work involved during patient care, making dental health care personnel vulnerable to musculoskeletal complaints. We aimed to pool the prevalence estimates of MSD among various dental healthcare providers, including dentists, dental students, dental hygienists, and auxiliaries. Methods: A systematic search of five databases was performed (Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source). The studies that reported the prevalence of MSD among dental healthcare workers and those written in English were selected. Screening and data extraction were performed by two review authors independently. Discrepencies were resolved by another review author. Ri

SUBMITTER: Chenna D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9709350 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature