Research Article
Workers with Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Work Outcomes and Return to Work Process in the First Six Months following Diagnosis
Table 1
Return to work advice and return to work process reported at 3 month follow-up.
| | | % reporting |
| | Work modification | |
| | Avoid particular exposure | | | Suggested | 12% | | Implemented | 8% | | Use different personal protective equipment | | | Suggested | 12% | | Implemented | 8% | | Start using gloves | | | Suggested | 20% | | Implemented | 19% | | Change types of gloves used | | | Suggested | 16% | | Implemented | 12% | | Change skin care regimen | | | Suggested | 11% | | Implemented | 11% |
| | Return to work communication | |
| | Physician wrote letter or talked with employer | 23% | | Worker talked with supervisor about return to work | 44% | | Talked with union about return to work (if belonged to union) | 31% | | Met with supervisor to discuss return to work | 19% | | Discussed potential problems related to return to work with anyone | 16% | | Discussed return to work with co-workers | 4% |
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