Exploring occupational irritant hand dermatitis amongst healthcare workers in NHS Grampian. [Poster]

Papadatou, Zoi; Williams, Hector; Cooper, Kay

Abstract

Occupational Irritant Hand Dermatitis (OIHD) is emerging as an important risk caused by or made worse by work. OIHD can be responsible for significant and long-term health issues and can impact on the individual's employment. Healthcare workers are amongst the occupations with the highest incidence rates of OIHD. The three studies made a standalone contribution towards: i) understanding the prevalence and incidence of OIHD on a local and national level by conducting a retrospective review of the available databases, ii) identifying, appraising and synthesising the best available evidence on the effectiveness of interventions to prevent OIHD by conducting a systematic review of the world-wide literature and iii) collecting information on the distribution and determinants of OIHD in a sample of NHS Grampian HCWs by analysing and discussing their views, experiences and perceptions. The principle aim of this Doctoral research study was to explore OIHD amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) in NHS Grampian, Scotland. In order to provide a broad overview of the subject matter, this research used a three-study approach to explore, appraise and assess OIHD amongst HCWs.

Citation

PAPADATOU, Z., WILLIAMS, H. and COOPER, K. 2024. Exploring occupational irritant hand dermatitis amongst healthcare workers in NHS Grampian. Presented at the 9th Occupational and environmental exposure of the skin to chemicals conference 2024 (OEESC 2024), 23-25 September 2024, Dulles, VA, USA.

• Presentation Conference Type: Poster
• Conference Name: 9th Occupational and environmental exposure of the skin to chemicals conference 2024 (OEESC 2024)
• Start Date: Sep 23, 2024
• End Date: Sep 25, 2024
• Acceptance Date: Aug 15, 2024
• Deposit Date: Oct 8, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 10, 2024
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Occupational irritant hand dermatitis (OIHD); Healthcare workers; Skin health; Hand hygiene
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2515876