Table 3.
Return to work status, work practices and return to work process reported at 6 month follow-up.
(N = 60) | |
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% reporting | |
Work status | |
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Working | 62% |
% working with same employer | 89% |
% working with same employer, same job | 73% |
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Work modifcation (Same employer, same job) | |
| |
Job modifications suggested and impelmented | 74% |
Job modifications suggested but not implemented | 13% |
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Work practices | |
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Use gloves | 81% |
Use gloves all the time | 11% |
Changed skin care regimen | 32% |
Use emollients | 68% |
At work | 57% |
At home | 68% |
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Return to work communication | |
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Worker talked with supervisor about return to work | 69% |
Talked with union about return to work (if belonged to union) | 42% |
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Workplace health care utilization | |
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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% |