The Temporary Incapacity (TI) register as a complementary system to traditional epidemiological surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a set of social measures were adopted for the preservation of business activity and the protection of workers. One of these measures was issuing the Temporary Disability (TD) for COVID-19 cases, close contacts, and especially vulnerable workers.

Objetive

This study analyzes whether the TD registry could be used as a complementary source to traditional epidemiological surveillance.

Methods

A longitudinal study of time series was carried out with a cross-correlation analysis of TD and COVID-19 cases reported to the National Epidemiological Surveillance Network (RENAVE). The analysis included six pandemic waves between 10/03/2020 and 31/12/2021 in Spain. Cross-correlation coefficients (r) were calculated using a time lag of -14

SUBMITTER: Levano DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11104667 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature