[Methods and applications in the control of hypersensitivity in exposed occupational populations].
The aim of this work is to present a clinical questionnaire for epidemiological studies in occupational allergology. We have evaluated and tested the items of such a questionnaire, finding a good sensitivity and specificity in terms of identification of symptoms and a clinical approach to the patient. The questionnaire was blind tested by two specialists and their results were found to be concordant. We realized that such a questionnaire is an easy instrument to use for medical personnel, reproducible and reliable. It can be applied in well orientated studies of occupational medicine as a first step in the investigation of work-related symptoms and in monitoring the workplace.
Previdi
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M
UOOML (Unità Operativa di Medicina del Lavoro), Istituti Clinici di Perfezionamento Milano.
Margonari
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M
Marraccini
P
P
Nava
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CD
Vimercati
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C
Allegretti
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M
Farioli
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L
Arbosti
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G
D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires