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[Evaluation of residual working capacity with lung function studies].

X Baur1, C Sieger

  • 1Berufsgenossenschaftlichen Forschungsinstitut für Arbeitsmedizin (BGFA), Universität Bochum.

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|October 12, 1999
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Assessing occupational disability from lung diseases is complex. This paper provides tables and schemes for reliably evaluating respiratory parameters to determine work capacity.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Disability Assessment

Context:

  • Lung diseases are a leading cause of permanent occupational disability.
  • Accurate assessment of remaining work ability is challenging.
  • Existing overviews for disability evaluation are lacking.

Purpose:

  • To present tables and evaluation schemes for assessing occupational disability.
  • To enable quick and reliable evaluation of respiratory parameters.
  • To provide a clear overview for disability assessment in respiratory diseases.

Summary:

  • This paper introduces practical tools for evaluating occupational disability in individuals with lung conditions.
  • It offers structured schemes and tables based on respiratory parameter assessment.
  • The goal is to simplify and standardize the disability evaluation process.

Impact:

  • Aids in the consistent and accurate determination of work capacity for affected individuals.
  • Supports occupational health professionals in disability claims.
  • Improves the process of assessing permanent occupational disability due to respiratory illnesses.

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