Rehabilitation and Prevention of Hand Eczema

Wulfhorst, Britta; Strunk, M.; Skudlik, Christoph; Heichel, Theres; Sonsmann, Flora; Wilke, Annika; Wigger‐Alberti, W.; John, Swen Malte

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-72451-5_71-1

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“… 1,2 The most common WRSD is hand eczema, with a 1‐year prevalence of about 20% in HCWs 3,4 . Wearing of protective gloves is mandatory in health care to avoid exposure to occupational hazards, including pathogenic germs 5‐10 . These gloves usually consist of (water‐)impermeable materials (rubber or plastic), which induce occlusion effects by inhibiting the evaporation of skin moisture and by heat accumulation.…”

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Acceptance of semipermeable glove liners compared to cotton glove liners in health care workers with work‐related skin diseases: Results of a quasi‐randomized trial under real workplace conditions

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Background Glove liners (GLs) made of cotton (COT) are worn under impermeable gloves to prevent occlusion effects. Semipermeable GLs made of Sympatex (SYM) might be an alternative. Objectives To evaluate the acceptance of GLs (COT/SYM) in health care workers (HCWs) with work‐related skin diseases (WRSDs). Methods One hundred sixty‐one HCWs with WRSDs were asked to wear GLs in combination with occlusive gloves for 10 ±2 weeks under workplace conditions. A questionnaire was applied to compare acceptance and usability of the respective glove combinations and previously used protective gloves (PUGs). Results A total of 120 data sets were available (SYM: n = 65, 77.4%; COT: n = 55, 71.4%). Both GLs provided a significantly lower sweating sensation, more pleasant climate, comfortable wearing experience, and moist or dry feeling on the skin compared to PUGs. SYM‐GLs performed significantly better than COT‐GLs regarding mobility of hands, sensitivity, and sense of touch. COT‐GLs were significantly better than SYM‐GLs in the categories fit, donning and doffing, and material contact. Conclusions Both GLs did not impair work performance, were applicable in various areas of health care activities, and were preferred over PUGs. Our results indicate that SYM‐GLs are an alternative to COT‐GLs and thus may contribute to current prevention strategies.

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Acceptance of semipermeable glove liners compared to cotton glove liners in health care workers with work‐related skin diseases: Results of a quasi‐randomized trial under real workplace conditions

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“…Of all suspected occupational diseases in Germany in 2019, 25.9% were related to OSDs (approximately 20 000 cases), and most of these cases were of occupational contact dermatitis 2 . In approximately 90% of cases, occupational contact dermatitis affects the hands and presents as hand dermatitis, 3 frequently occurring in young workers at the beginning of their careers 4 . The related societal economical costs are extensive 5 and studies have also reported marked reductions in quality of life (QoL) 6 …”

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Evaluation of the secondary and tertiary prevention strategies against occupational contact dermatitis in Germany: A systematic review

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In Germany, a stepwise multidisciplinary approach has been established to prevent occupational skin diseases (OSDs), primarily occupational contact dermatitis. This review aims to perform a systematic evaluation of the short‐ and long‐term effects of the German secondary and tertiary individual prevention programmes (SIP and TIP, respectively) for OSDs. Primary outcomes were continuation of employment, severity of hand dermatitis, and quality of life (QoL). The PubMed and Embase databases were searched for studies reporting the effects of the SIP and TIP. A total of 19 studies encompassing 5527 patients with OSDs were included: 11 studies evaluated the SIP and 8 evaluated the TIP. Following the SIP, approximately 70% to 90% and 60% to 70% of patients remained in their occupation after 1 and 5 years, respectively. At 3 years after the TIP, 82.7% of patients remained in their occupation and exhibited a significant decrease in hand dermatitis severity, as well as an increase in QoL. Most of these studies were uncontrolled and the interventions, outcomes, and measurement instruments used were heterogeneous. The SIP and TIP lead to decreased disease severity, improved QoL, and enabled most patients to continue working in their chosen professions. Implementing a similar multidisciplinary approach across Europe may be beneficial.

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Prevention and Rehabilitation

Skudlik¹,

John²

2019

Kanerva’s Occupational Dermatology

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Rehabilitation and Prevention of Hand Eczema

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Acceptance of semipermeable glove liners compared to cotton glove liners in health care workers with work‐related skin diseases: Results of a quasi‐randomized trial under real workplace conditions

Acceptance of semipermeable glove liners compared to cotton glove liners in health care workers with work‐related skin diseases: Results of a quasi‐randomized trial under real workplace conditions

Evaluation of the secondary and tertiary prevention strategies against occupational contact dermatitis in Germany: A systematic review

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