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[A respiratory health questionnaire for occupational screening]
M Nissan1, A E Rubin, D W Cugell
1Rappaport Family Institute for Research in Medical Sciences, Technion.
Harefuah
|September 1, 1990
Summary
A new Hebrew pulmonary health questionnaire was developed for occupational screening in Israel. This tool, adapted from the American Thoracic Society questionnaire, can be computer-assisted or self-administered.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Occupational screening for pulmonary health is crucial.
- Existing questionnaires may not be culturally or contextually relevant.
- Adaptation of validated tools is a common research practice.
Purpose:
- To develop a Hebrew version of a pulmonary health questionnaire.
- To adapt the American Thoracic Society questionnaire for Israeli conditions.
- To create a tool for occupational screening and general respiratory health assessment.
Summary:
- A Hebrew pulmonary health questionnaire was designed, adapting the American Thoracic Society (ATS) questionnaire.
- The questionnaire is tailored to occupational screening needs within Israel.
- It is designed for computer-assisted completion but adaptable for self-administration.
Impact:
- This questionnaire can serve as a standard for occupational pulmonary health assessment in Israel.
- It provides a foundation for a general respiratory health questionnaire.
- Facilitates standardized data collection on respiratory health in the Israeli workforce.
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