Worksite Wellness Program for Respiratory Disease Prevention in Heavy-Construction Workers

作者：Hnizdo Eva^*; Berry Angela; Hakobyan Artak; Beeckman Wagner Lu Ann; Catlett Larry

来源：Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2011, 53(3): 274-281.

DOI：10.1097/JOM.0b013e31820b0ab1

Objective: To describe a respiratory disease prevention program in a US heavy-construction company. Methods: The program uses periodic spirometry and questionnaires and is integrated into a worksite wellness program involving individualized intervention. Spirometry Longitudinal Data Analysis (SPIROLA) technology is used to assist the physician with (i) management and evaluation of longitudinal spirometry and questionnaire data; (ii) designing, recoding, and implementing intervention; and (iii) evaluation of impact of the intervention. Preintervention data provide benchmark results. Results: Preintervention results on 1224 workers with 5 or more years of follow-up showed that the mean rate of FEV(1) decline was 47 mL/year. Age-stratified prevalence of moderate airflow obstruction was higher than that for the US population. Conclusion: Preintervention results indicate the need for respiratory disease prevention in this construction workforce and provide a benchmark for future evaluation of the intervention.

• 出版日期2011-3