Office characteristics and dry eye complaints in European workers–The OFFICAIR study

Kluizenaar, Yvonne de; Roda, Célina; Dijkstra, Nienke E.; Fossati, Serena; Mandin, Corinne; Mihucz, Victor G.; Hänninen, Otto; Fernandes, Eduardo de Oliveira; Silva, Gabriela V.; Carrer, Paolo; Bartzis, John G.; Bluyssen, Philomena M.

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.03.013

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“…The research strategy consisted of three complementary phases: (a) “general survey” (167 buildings, winter of 2011‐2012), using questionnaires and checklists; (b) “detailed study” (37 buildings) with measurements carried out both in summer (2012) and winter (2012‐2013); and (c) “intervention study” (nine buildings) with more detailed measurements (eg, active sampling and online monitoring) carried out before and after an intervention related to the reduction in IAP. Further details on the project strategy and outcomes are reported in the project website (http://www.officair-project.eu) and in project‐related publications …”

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“…Further details on the project strategy and outcomes are reported in the project website (www.offic air-proje ct.eu) and in project-related publications. 10,11,[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28]…”

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“…In addition, correlations, that is, single dose‐response relationships, between common indoor air pollutant (IAP) concentrations and self‐reported symptoms and complaints have not been found suggesting the multifactorial causality of symptoms and that a given symptom may arise from a combination of individual, occupational, and environmental risk factors . On the other hand, some relations have been found between building characteristics or user patterns and self‐reported health complaints . Therefore, a careful assessment and management of IAQ is important for the protection of human health and comfort (well‐being) in relation to perceived IAQ.…”

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“…9 On the other hand, some relations have been found between building characteristics or user patterns and self-reported health complaints. 10,11 Therefore, a careful assessment and management of IAQ is important for the protection of human health and comfort (well-being) in relation to perceived IAQ. In this context, source identification and control (eg, using low-emitting materials and products as well as control of some indoor activities such as smoking, use of candles and of air fresheners, etc) have been increasingly recognized as the prioritized strategy for improving IAQ and reducing the combined health risks associated with indoor exposures; other management measures-such as the adjustment of ventilation rates-should be implemented after source control to account for any residual pollution.…”

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Indoor gaseous air pollutants determinants in office buildings—The OFFICAIR project

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The aim of this study was to identify determinants of aldehyde and volatile organic compound (VOC) indoor air concentrations in a sample of more than 140 office rooms, in the framework of the European OFFICAIR research project. A large field campaign was performed, which included (a) the air sampling of aldehydes and VOCs in 37 newly built or recently retrofitted office buildings across 8 European countries in summer and winter and (b) the collection of information on building and offices’ characteristics using checklists. Linear mixed models for repeated measurements were applied to identify the main factors affecting the measured concentrations of selected indoor air pollutants (IAPs). Several associations between aldehydes and VOCs concentrations and buildings’ structural characteristic or occupants’ activity patterns were identified. The aldehyde and VOC determinants in office buildings include building and furnishing materials, indoor climate characteristics (room temperature and relative humidity), the use of consumer products (eg, cleaning and personal care products, office equipment), as well as the presence of outdoor sources in the proximity of the buildings (ie, vehicular traffic). Results also showed that determinants of indoor air concentrations varied considerably among different type of pollutants.

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“…The OFFICAIR study analyzed employees of 167 office buildings in eight European countries and found that 34% of the surveyed participants presented dry eye symptoms. [7] In Japan, Uchino et al found that 26-48% of workers in four different office spaces had severe dry eye symptoms. [8] In addition to prevalence studies, other studies have attempted to identify the risk factors associated with DES in office workers.…”

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Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers.

Hernandez-Llamas

Paz-Ramos

Marcos-González

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Purpose: To investigate and contrast the prevalence of dry eye symptoms in construction workers and office workers using the OSDI questionnaire. Methods:A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using the OSDI questionnaire to evaluate dry eye symptoms and associated risk factors. Sampled size calculation with a power of 80% and a 95% degree of confidence suggested the inclusion of 298 participants. Results:We studied 304 subjects (149 construction workers and 155 office workers). More than half (55%) of the participants presented dry eye symptoms (OSDI > 12). The average OSDI score was 21.30 ± 22.20 points, being lower in the group of construction workers (12.45±17.50) than in-office workers (28.51±22.99) (p <0.001). Considering participants who had moderate and severe symptoms (23 to 100 points in OSDI), office workers presented dry eye symptoms 4.15 times more frequently than construction workers (OR 4.15, 95% CI 2.52, 6.85). Women presented statistical evidence of higher OSDI scores than men (32.47 ± 23.72 vs. 14.87 ± 18.48, respectively). Conclusions:Construction workers have four times less risk of presenting dry eye symptoms than people working in the average office space highlighting the pernicious effects of some of the conditions in the office environment to the ocular surface.

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Ocular surface and tear film status among contact lens wearers and non-wearers who use VDT at work: comparing three different lens types

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Ronda

Baste

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Office characteristics and dry eye complaints in European workers–The OFFICAIR study

Cited by 42 publications

References 47 publications

Indoor gaseous air pollutants determinants in office buildings—The OFFICAIR project

Indoor gaseous air pollutants determinants in office buildings—The OFFICAIR project

Symptoms of ocular surface disease in construction workers: comparative study with office workers.

Ocular surface and tear film status among contact lens wearers and non-wearers who use VDT at work: comparing three different lens types

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