title: Ergonomic considerations for the care of special patients.
abstract: Ergonomics is an applied science concerned with the design of products that improve the way in which people and technology interface. The applications to dentistry are numerous given the fact that modern dental care is a complex blend of human skills and sophisticated technology. This article explores the impact of ergonomic principles on dental care for the special and physically challenged patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Quality Assurance, NYU College of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rosenblith
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000503:physiopathology; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003815:Dentists; D004867:Equipment Design; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008328:Man-Machine Systems; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D009136:Muscular Dystrophies / Q000503:physiopathology; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control