Investigating the general effects of different types of toluene exposure on the health of workers: an integrative review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This integrative review aims to evaluate the available empirical and theoretical literature on the effects caused by different types of occupational toluene exposure on the health of workers. We aim to guide future research, legislation, and guidelines with evidence-based recommendations on toluene exposure.

Design

An integrative review of the literature.

Data sources

A systematic search strategy was undertaken across five electronic databases; PubMed, Scopus, Medline, CINAHL and ScienceDirect. Furthermore, grey literature was incorporated through hand-searching databases, Google Scholar, open-access engines and Google Advanced Search tool, among other tools.

Eligibility criteria

Studies investigating the effects of occupational toluene exposure betw

SUBMITTER: El-Hagrasy AMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11843485 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature