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ArticleLa Medicina del lavoro2024

Occupational Physicians' Management of Workers With Multiple Sclerosis in Italy: Results From a Survey.

Bruna Maria Rondinone, Giuliana Buresti, Sergio Iavicoli, Paolo Durando, Mario Alberto Battaglia, Guglielmo Dini, Alfredo Montecucco, Alborz Rahmani, Nicoletta Debarbieri, Paolo Bandiera and 5 more

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Bruna Maria RondinoneDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Monte Porzio Catone, Rome, Italy.
Giuliana BurestiDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Monte Porzio Catone, Rome, Italy.
Sergio IavicoliDirectorate-General for Communication and European and International Relations, Ministry of Health, Rome, Italy.
Paolo DurandoDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy and Ospedale Policlinico San Martino di Genova IRCCS, Genoa, Italy.
Mario Alberto BattagliaScientific Research Area, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Genoa, Italy and Department of Life Science, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Guglielmo DiniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy and Ospedale Policlinico San Martino di Genova IRCCS, Genoa, Italy.
Alfredo MontecuccoDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy and Ospedale Policlinico San Martino di Genova IRCCS, Genoa, Italy.
Alborz RahmaniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
Nicoletta DebarbieriOspedale Policlinico San Martino di Genova IRCCS, Genoa, Italy.
Paolo BandieraItalian Multiple Sclerosis Society (AISM), Genoa, Italy.
Michela PonzioScientific Research Area, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Genoa, Italy.
Tommaso ManacordaItalian Multiple Sclerosis Society (AISM), Genoa, Italy.
Elena PignattelliScientific Research Area, Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Genoa, Italy.
Matilde IngleseDepartment of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy and Neurology Unit, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino di Genova IRCCS, Genoa, Italy.
Benedetta PersechinoDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), Monteporzio Catone, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundThis study, conducted on a sample of Italian occupational physicians (OPs), aimed to gather data regarding professional activity and their needs in managing workers with multiple sclerosis.

methodsA convenience sample of OPs recruited by e-mail invitation to the list of Italian Society of Occupational Medicine members was considered. A total of 220 OPs participated between July and October 2022. An ad hoc questionnaire was developed based on previous survey experiences. It investigated, among others, the characteristics of OP respondents, the evaluation of fitness for work issues, and the OP training and updating needs on multiple sclerosis and work.

resultsNinety-one percent of OPs had to assess the fitness for work of workers with multiple sclerosis during their activity. Sixty-four percent experienced particular difficulties in issuing a fitness for work judgment. Regarding the level of knowledge on multiple sclerosis, 54% judged it sufficient. The "Assessment of fitness for work for the specific task" and the "Role of the OPs in identifying reasonable accommodations" were the most interesting training topics regarding MS management in work contexts chosen by the respondents.

conclusionsThe interest in the work inclusion and job retention of people with disability, particularly the aspects linked to the Identification and implementation of reasonable accommodations, will require integration with the occupational safety and health protection system and will undoubtedly impact the OP's activities.

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Multiple SclerosisOccupational MedicineAdultFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedOccupational Health PhysiciansSurveys and QuestionnairesWork Capacity Evaluation

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