[Evaluation of a secondary preventive ergonomic project: the button must be on].
The aim of this study was to evaluate a secondary preventive ergonomic programme to musculoskeletal disorders among dentists. Over 50% of the 57 dentists did implement the recommendations fully or nearly fully, and 40% did it partially. Barriers for a change included changing old routines and financial aspects. Important facilitators were motivation, pain and tailor-made advice. The dentists did see a clear relation between the implementation of recommendations and a reduction in musculoskeletal disorders. The study showed that even in a highly motivated group recommendations to reduce musculoskeletal disorders will often be partially implemented. Improving the understanding of barriers and facilitators may result in a class of guidelines dealing with implementation issues leading to more effective prevention.
Haver Droeze-van Iersel
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Kenniskring Arbeid en Gezondheid, Rotterdam. haverdroeze@wxs.nl
D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003815:Dentists; D006804:Ergonomics; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*