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Incidência de Lombalgia nos Alunos do Oitavo Período do Curso de Odontologia da UNIG Campus V e a Sua Real Interferência na Qualidade de Vida
Authors: Rhobert Gomes Frauches; Walace Érick de Medeiros Moura; Júlio Corrêa Campos; Silvani Barreto Assumpção Cardoso & Juliano Silva França
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This study aimed to analyze quantitatively the rate of lower back pain in students in the eighth period of-the dentistry course of the UNIG campus V Itaperuna RJ, and evaluate their quality of life. In order to reach these objectives a questionnaire was used with questions such as gender, age, height, weight, lifestyle, types of instruments used during dental interventions, whether they feel constant pain or not, and a framework to accurately report where the pain is. In addition two self-assessment tools were used: the Roland-Morris questionnaire, to evaluate the actual severity and level of dis the impact of Lower Back Pain on the quality of life for student trainees. Photographs were also taken to examine the posture adopted by these students trainees during dental care, and these pictures were analyzed by a professional physiotherapist. Lower back pain is a major cause of absence from work for medical treatment, and one of the main factors leading to dental professionals taking early retirement. According to the interpretation of data obtained in this research field, the conclusion has been reached that lower back pain has not interfered significantly in the daily activities of dental students.