Prevention of work-related musculoskeletal problems among dentists in Pori dental care center
Kuopio, Elina (2014)
Kuopio, Elina
Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201402232555
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201402232555
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Purpose of this thesis was to promote well-being at work among dentists at Keskushammashoitola in Pori (Pori dental care center) by providing knowledge of ergonomics and effective exercises to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal problems. The aim was to provide an information package, containing knowledge of ergonom-ics, information of the most common musculoskeletal problems and ways to prevent those.
Furthermore, the purpose of the thesis was to discuss relationship between work-wellbeing and physical workload in dentistry and to determine the factors forming physical workload and musculoskeletal disorders.
Theoretical information studied in this thesis included information about, work-wellbeing, workability and importance of work for one’s life. Furthermore, the role of motor learning and motivation were considered in relation to work related physi-cal behaviour. To conclude, ergonomics, work related musculoskeletal disorders and the process of this thesis were discussed. This thesis was written based on available literature, observations and interviews.
Furthermore, the purpose of the thesis was to discuss relationship between work-wellbeing and physical workload in dentistry and to determine the factors forming physical workload and musculoskeletal disorders.
Theoretical information studied in this thesis included information about, work-wellbeing, workability and importance of work for one’s life. Furthermore, the role of motor learning and motivation were considered in relation to work related physi-cal behaviour. To conclude, ergonomics, work related musculoskeletal disorders and the process of this thesis were discussed. This thesis was written based on available literature, observations and interviews.