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Quantitative assessment of olfactory function in an industrial setting.

R L Doty, T Gregor, C Monroe

    Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    The University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) showed high acceptance among corporate workers. While most had normal smell function, 1% had significant olfactory impairment, highlighting UPSIT

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Neuroscience
    • Sensory Science

    Background:

    • Olfactory dysfunction affects quality of life and safety.
    • Self-administered smell tests offer a scalable screening method.
    • Corporate settings present unique opportunities for health surveillance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Assess acceptance of the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) in a corporate environment.
    • Determine the prevalence of olfactory impairment among chemical company employees.
    • Develop guidelines for using UPSIT as a corporate medical surveillance tool.

    Main Methods:

    • The UPSIT was administered voluntarily to 640 employees at a chemical manufacturing company.
    • Completion rates and self-reported smell issues were recorded.

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  • Results were compared to normative data and analyzed for demographic differences.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial acceptance was high, with 640 participants.
    • Only 52% of distributed tests were returned.
    • 1% of participants showed marked olfactory dysfunction, often unaware.
    • Corporate employees slightly outperformed controls; women scored higher than men.

    Conclusions:

    • The UPSIT is acceptable for corporate smell screening, though completion rates need improvement.
    • A small but significant percentage of workers exhibit olfactory dysfunction.
    • UPSIT can be a valuable tool for occupational health surveillance.