Have you had any work-related health problems? |
205 total votes |
|
82% |
Yes |
|
18% |
No, (if you answered 'no', then you need not continue to complete this poll) |
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How long have you been practising clinical dental hygiene? |
62 total votes |
|
6% |
Less than 5 years |
|
6% |
5-10 years |
|
3% |
10-15 years |
|
5% |
15-20 years |
|
79% |
Over 20 years |
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Did you learn about ergonomics in Hygiene School? |
62 total votes |
|
50% |
Yes |
|
50% |
No |
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Did you learn to do hand exercises, neck and back stretches in hygiene school? |
60 total votes |
|
15% |
Yes |
|
85% |
No |
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What type of work -related health problem have you had? |
60 total votes |
|
83% |
A musculoskeletal problem? |
|
5% |
Stress -related? |
|
3% |
An adverse reaction to a material in the workplace? |
|
8% |
Other |
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If it is musculoskeletal, which area was affected? Check all that apply |
57 total votes |
|
23% |
Hand |
|
11% |
Arm |
|
14% |
Shoulder |
|
33% |
Neck |
|
19% |
Back |
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After how many years of practice did health issues occur? |
61 total votes |
|
26% |
Less than 5 years |
|
15% |
5-10 years |
|
20% |
10-15 years |
|
15% |
15-20 years |
|
25% |
Over 20 years |
|
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Did it cause you to take extended time off work? |
61 total votes |
|
20% |
Yes |
|
80% |
No |
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If yes, how much time did you have to take off? |
15 total votes |
|
60% |
Less than three months |
|
7% |
3-6 months |
|
20% |
6-12 months |
|
13% |
More than 12 months |
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What treatment was required? Check all that apply |
56 total votes |
|
29% |
Massage therapy |
|
29% |
Physiotherapy |
|
5% |
Medication |
|
14% |
Surgery |
|
23% |
Other therapies |
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Has this health issue caused you to reduce your working hours long-term? |
59 total votes |
|
47% |
Yes |
|
53% |
No |
|
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Has this health issue caused you to retire? |
61 total votes |
|
11% |
Yes |
|
89% |
No |
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What measures do you think might have helped to prevent your health issue? |
57 total votes |
|
5% |
Ergonomic instrument handles |
|
21% |
More use of ultrasonic instrumentation |
|
12% |
Loupes |
|
18% |
A different operator chair/stool |
|
11% |
A different delivery system |
|
33% |
Other |
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