Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM
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Ann Agric Environ Med · Jan 2011
Differences in deformity and bracing-related stress between rural and urban area patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with a Cheneau brace.
The aim of the study was to compare the difference in stress levels between adolescent female groups of patients from urban and rural areas who were treated conservatively with an idiopathic scoliosis. The study comprised 2 groups of patients, 34 from an urban and 30 from a rural area, with a minimum application of a Cheneau brace for 12 hours a day, for a minimum of 1 month. Two study groups completed the Polish version of both Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire-Deformity and Bad Sobernheim Stress Questionnaire-Brace. ⋯ In the rural group of patients, a correlation between the apical translation and stress related to deformity was observed. No significant differences were stated in stress levels and coping mechanisms between patients from rural and urban areas, treated conservatively due to idiopathic scoliosis. A difference was observed, however, regarding the correlation connected with the apical translation and stress level.
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Ann Agric Environ Med · Jan 2011
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists - a questionnaire survey.
Dentists at work are susceptible to the development of health disorders. Bad working habits, repetitive tasks and uncomfortable posture contribute to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), stress and loss of production. The paper deals with the assessment of health status among dentists in Poland regarding the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain. ⋯ Moreover, significance relationships were found between MSDs and both standing work position and non-use of rest breaks. It was concluded that limited ergonomics in the work environment of dentists results in MSDs, and its prevalence is very high. The symptoms of MSDs increased with the number of years of practice.