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Physical and wellness assessment tool

Dental Hygienist, please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire.

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self-assessment questionnaire - A dental hygienist will identify current musculoskeletal health and any existing discomfort or strain by answering the below 

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How often do you experience pain in your neck, back or shoulders

Select one or more answers
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Do you experience fatigue or discomfort after a full workday?

Select one or more answers
3

How would you rate your posture during dental hygiene procedures?

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Pre-assessment—Based on the results from the self-assessment, this section helps the individual set measurable goals for improving dental professional musculoskeletal health.

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I will correct my posture by adjusting my chair and patient positioning

Select one or more answers
5

I will take a 5-minute break every hour.

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6

I will stretch my wrists and shoulders before and after work

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Post-assessment- Regularly revisiting these questions would allow the dental hygienist to reassess their goals, track changes, and make any necessary adjustments to further reduce MSD risks

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How often do you regularly experience pain in your neck, back, or shoulders now after taking the assessment

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Do you experience fatigue or discomfort after a full workday now?

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How would you rate your posture during dental hygiene procedures now?

Post-Assessment Action

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Is there any other way colleagues/ tools can be beneficial to help you assess these goals?

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Shahid, H., et al. (2019). Work-related musculoskeletal disorder in dental professionals: a review of literature. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 95 (2) 36-41.

https://jdh.adha.org/content/95/2/36

Bandura, A. (1986). Historical Origins of the Health Belief Model. Healthy Education Monographs, 2 (4), 328-335

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1985-98423-000


Rosenstock, I. M (1974). Historical Origins of the Health Belief Model. Healthy Education Monographs, 2 (4), 328-335

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/109019817400200403


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