A Novel Questionnaire and Algorithm for Work-Related Asthma Screening and Surveillance: An EAACI Task Force Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Work-related exposures contribute to one in six new-onset adult asthma cases and exacerbation of one in five existing cases, which together are termed 'work-related asthma' (WRA). A valid and standardized WRA questionnaire is needed for workplace surveillance and epidemiological studies. This project aimed to review evidence on WRA questionnaires and algorithms to propose a standardized instrument.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases up to March 2021. Search terms focused on asthma, occupational diseases, questionnaires, surveys, and algorithms. High-quality studies were identified and data extracted on instrument construction, validation, and performance. Common questions were used to develop a questionnaire and a

SUBMITTER: Jeebhay MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666758 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature