Feasibility of developing a prototype decision aid for initial medical assessment of work related upper limb disorders

"Anecdotal evidence from a number of sources indicates that there may be difficulties arising from the diagnostic approach adopted by some general practitioners (GPs) involved in diagnosing upper limb disorders (ULDs), and in particular assessing whether the patient's occupation is a causa...

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Main Authors: Sinclair, D.T., Graves, Rod J., Watt, M.
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
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Language:English
Published: Sudbury 2000
HSE Books
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19201563124910297459-Feasibility-of-developing-a-pr.htm
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Graves, Rod J.
Watt, M.
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Graves, Rod J.
Watt, M.
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description "Anecdotal evidence from a number of sources indicates that there may be difficulties arising from the diagnostic approach adopted by some general practitioners (GPs) involved in diagnosing upper limb disorders (ULDs), and in particular assessing whether the patient's occupation is a causative factor. Labelling ULDs a 'tenosynovitis', or RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) may have far reaching consequences to the patient, especially in terms of treatment and legal issues. For this reason an aid for the initial medical management of ULDs was devised by an expert group of occupational physicians, GPs and ergonomists to supplement the existing knowledge and skills of GPs. Two working parties were set up to provide support and guidance in relation to the Aid for the Initial Medical assessment of Upper Limb Disorders (AIMA-ULDs). ... "
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physical 80 p.
Paper
publishDate 2000
publisher Sudbury
HSE Books
spellingShingle Sinclair, D.T.
Graves, Rod J.
Watt, M.
case study
diagnosis
evaluation of results
evaluation of technique
medical prevention
medical surveillance
methodology
musculoskeletal diseases
upper extremity disorders
Feasibility of developing a prototype decision aid for initial medical assessment of work related upper limb disorders
title Feasibility of developing a prototype decision aid for initial medical assessment of work related upper limb disorders
topic case study
diagnosis
evaluation of results
evaluation of technique
medical prevention
medical surveillance
methodology
musculoskeletal diseases
upper extremity disorders
url https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19201563124910297459-Feasibility-of-developing-a-pr.htm