Pain and Discomfort Survey

This survey is part of a study conducted by Optimum Dental Posture, addressing the prevention and management of chronic pain in the dental profession. Thank you for your participation.

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Full Name

First NameLast Name
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General DentistDental SpecialistDental HygienistOral Health TherapistDental Assistant
If you are a specialist please indicate your field
How many years have you been practising?
1. Have you been experiencing pain, discomfort, tingling or numbness?
At Work

NeverRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantly
Outside of Work

NeverRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantly
2. Where have you been experiencing pain or discomfort? (Tick all relevant boxes)

NeckShoulderBackHandWristArmHipLeg
3. Rate the intensity of the (worst) pain or discomfort (if you have more than one symptom)

During Work

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is None, 10 is High

Outside of Work

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is None, 10 is High

4. What is the impact of the pain or discomfort on your working life?

No impactSome impactSignificant impactThinking about reducing hoursAlready reduced workContemplating early forced retirement.
5. What is the impact of the pain or discomfort on your life outside work hours?

No impactSome impactSignificant impact
6. Have you sought any help for the pain or discomfort? (Tick all relevant boxes)

NoGP ConsultationPain MedicationSurgeryAcupuncturePhysical TherapiesOther
7. Has pain or disability forced you to take time off work?

NoOccasionallyOftenExtended period
8.How has your pain or disability changed over time?

ImprovingStaying the sameFlares up periodicallyGetting worse
9. What do you find most challenging about your work that might be causing or aggravating your symptoms? (Please tick all relevant boxes)

Prolonged static postureGaining visibility into patient's mouthWorkspaceTime pressureWorkloadLong appointments
Other
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