Updated systematic review of respiratory health surveillance: what is the evidence and what are the knowledge gaps?

Occupational health surveillance of respiratory disease, if done properly, should contribute to reducing the burden of occupational lung diseases. However, this systematic review shows that the quality and extent of evidence on the effectiveness of occupational health surveillance for respiratory di...

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Published in:Occupational medicine (Oxford) 2025-01, Vol.74 (9), p.623
Main Authors: McElvenny, Damien M, Wiggans, Ruth, Hoyle, Jennie, Fishwick, David, van Tongeren, Martie
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Occupational health surveillance of respiratory disease, if done properly, should contribute to reducing the burden of occupational lung diseases. However, this systematic review shows that the quality and extent of evidence on the effectiveness of occupational health surveillance for respiratory disease is very limited. Therefore, it is essential to expand the evidence base in order to make informed decisions on the need for any changes to established guidance on health surveillance.
ISSN:0962-7480
1471-8405
1471-8405
DOI:10.1093/occmed/kqae086