Title
Work-related disease in general practice: A systematic review
Author
Weevers, H.J.A.
van der Beek, A.J.
Anema, J.R.
van der Wal, G.
van Mechelen, W.
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven
Publication year
2005
Abstract
Objectives. The objective was to answer the following questions: What is the prevalence of potentially work-related diseases in the general practice population? What is the incidence of consulting a GP for a potentially work-related disease? What is the relationship between diseases seen in general practice and work ability? Methods. Cochrane standards and QUOROM principals were used. For this systematic review the available literature was identified in a computerized search of the bibliographical databases Medline, Embase and Osh-rom. A total of 22 publications (24 studies) met the inclusion criteria. Results. In the general practice population high prevalence rates of potentially work-related diseases were found for low back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain. Incidence rates of consulting a GP for a potentially work-related disease were high also. Musculoskeletal disorders were the main reasons for work-related consultations in general practice. Work-related diseases can affect work ability. Conclusions. Work-related diseases are common, given the high incidence and prevalence of potentially work-related diseases found in the general practice population and seen by the GP. This review underlines the important role of GPs in identifying and managing work-related diseases. GPs should consider the work factor and pay special attention to the effects of work on health, because patients often link their work with their illness. © The Author (2005). Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
Subject
Workplace
Veilig en Gezond Werken
General practice
Work ability
Work-related diseases
Bibliographic database
Computer program
Consultation
Low back pain
Musculoskeletal disease
Neck pain
Occupational exposure
Occupational hazard
Occupational health
Physician attitude
Quality control
Review
Shoulder pain
Standardization
Work capacity
Epidemiologic Methods
Family Practice
Humans
Incidence
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Occupational Diseases
Prevalence
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmh727
TNO identifier
238409
ISSN
0263-2136
Source
Family Practice, 22 (2), 197-204
Document type
article