RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 [Evaluation of dermatologic impairment in occupational health]
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 1047
OP 1049
VO 131
IS 9
A1 Durocher, L. P.
A1 Cloutier, R.
A1 Meunier, N.
A1 Ricard, P.
YR 1984
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/131/9/1047.abstract
AB This paper presents a simple method for evaluating the extent of impairment in occupational dermatosis based on the portion (P) of the anatomic area involved (A) and the coefficient of physiologic disturbance (C). A percentage value is assigned to each anatomic area on the basis of its functional importance. The coefficient of physiologic disturbance is the average of four factors (stiffness, dehydration, thickening, and pruritus or pain). The formula (P X A). C gives the final percentage of impairment.