Wei Jingyi, Zhong Feiyang, Cao Zheng, Huang Cheng-Yi
Department of Dentistry, Center of Orthodontics, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Dec 20;103(51):e40967. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000040967.
Dental hygienists in China face unique occupational challenges, with their job satisfaction being pivotal to performance. This study investigates the interplay between job satisfaction and occupational stress, burnout, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among this group. A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 21 female dental hygienists from Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital. Data were collected on general information, occupational stress (using the Perceived Stress Scale), burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory), MSDs, and job satisfaction. High levels of occupational stress and burnout were reported, yet these did not significantly correlate with job satisfaction (P > .05). In contrast, MSDs showed a significant negative correlation with job satisfaction (P = .004). Factors significantly associated with job satisfaction included effective collaboration, quality of work, institutional support, patient care, and work flexibility. While stress and burnout are prevalent among Chinese dental hygienists, they do not directly impact job satisfaction. MSDs, however, significantly affect satisfaction levels. The study suggests that addressing MSDs and enhancing workplace factors can improve job satisfaction and retention in the profession.
中国的口腔保健员面临着独特的职业挑战，他们的工作满意度对工作表现至关重要。本研究调查了该群体中工作满意度与职业压力、倦怠和肌肉骨骼疾病（MSD）之间的相互作用。对来自邵逸夫医院的21名女性口腔保健员进行了横断面调查。收集了关于一般信息、职业压力（使用感知压力量表）、倦怠（马氏倦怠量表）、MSD和工作满意度的数据。报告显示职业压力和倦怠程度较高，但这些与工作满意度没有显著相关性（P>0.05）。相比之下，MSD与工作满意度呈显著负相关（P = 0.004）。与工作满意度显著相关的因素包括有效的协作、工作质量、机构支持、患者护理和工作灵活性。虽然压力和倦怠在中国口腔保健员中普遍存在，但它们不会直接影响工作满意度。然而，MSD会显著影响满意度水平。该研究表明，解决MSD问题并改善工作场所因素可以提高工作满意度并留住该行业的从业人员。
