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Perceived barriers and facilitators in the assessment of occupational diseases.

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Background Information is collected worldwide on the diagnosis and assessment of occupational diseases (ODs) by occupational physicians (OPs). However, information on perceived facilitators and barriers to assessment is scarce. Aims… Click to show full abstract

Background Information is collected worldwide on the diagnosis and assessment of occupational diseases (ODs) by occupational physicians (OPs). However, information on perceived facilitators and barriers to assessment is scarce. Aims To evaluate the perceived barriers and facilitators in the assessment of ODs by OPs. Methods We conducted a qualitative study, using interviews and focus groups. We held 12 interviews and two focus groups with Dutch OPs, to identify barriers and facilitators in the assessment of ODs. Results Case definition, exposure assessment, attribution to work, guidelines and decision tools, external expertise, individual motivation and consequences were identified as themes. Barriers and facilitators were mainly reported regarding assessing work attribution, e.g. how to assess multifactorial causes or the need for training, and individual motivation such as the perceived lack of usefulness or the need for monitoring suspected OD cases. Within the theme of consequences, only barriers to the assessment of ODs were reported, including the liability of employers. Conclusions Perceived facilitators in the assessment of ODs were practical assessment tools, multifaceted education, ability to assess work exposures and professional independence. Perceived barriers were lack of usefulness, lack of urgency, complexity of assessment and concerns about liability issues.

Keywords: assessment ods; assessment occupational; occupational diseases; facilitators assessment; perceived barriers; barriers facilitators

Journal Title: Occupational medicine
Year Published: 2018

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