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. 2011 May 8;2011:170693. doi: 10.1155/2011/170693

Table 3.

Return to work status, work practices and return to work process reported at 6 month follow-up.

(N = 60)
% reporting
Work status

Working 62%
 % working with same employer 89%
 % working with same employer, same job 73%

Work modifcation (Same employer, same job)

Job modifications suggested and impelmented 74%
Job modifications suggested but not implemented 13%

Work practices

Use gloves 81%
Use gloves all the time 11%
Changed skin care regimen 32%
Use emollients 68%
   At work 57%
   At home 68%

Return to work communication

Worker talked with supervisor about return to work 69%
Talked with union about return to work (if belonged to union) 42%

Workplace health care utilization

Saw workplace nurse about skin problem 11%
If saw workplace nurse previously about skin problem, saw again 38%
Saw workplace doctor about skin problem 6%
If saw workplace doctor previously about skin problem, saw again 13%