CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of COVID-19 on Occupational Dermato-allergology Consultations of Health Peronnel

France341 participantsStarted 2024-03-15

Plain-language summary

Occupational dermatitis is the second most common occupational disease in Europe, with a notable prevalence among healthcare workers-approximately 20% of whom are affected. However, these figures may be underestimated due to underreporting. Despite the presumed scale of the problem, there is no recent European data providing real numbers. This study seeks to address the knowledge gap regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on occupational dermatitis within the healthcare workers population. EPIDERMAPS is a retrospective cohort study that analyzes data from two specialized centers in the Paris region. The primary goal is to assess changes in the proportion of dermatology-allergology consultations among healthcare workers before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Secondary objectives include evaluating the pandemic's effect on occupational dermatoses incidences, attributed to increased PPE and hygiene products usage. The major focus will be on work-related allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, contact urticaria, acne, and rosacea. The latter objective is to identify new allergens or contributing factors. Participants include active healthcare workers aged 18 or older who sought consultations for dermatological or dermatology-allergology related motifs between March 15, 2017, and March 15, 2023. Exclusions apply for patients who have consulted for other than dermatology-allergology related motif and those opposing to participate. Data will be stored, anonymized, and analyzed using EasyMedStat. Data collection is scheduled between March and December 2024. This research aims to offer insights into COVID-19's dermatologic and allergic effects on healthcare professionals, informing future preventive measures and enhanced care strategies.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who consulted for the first time between 15th march 2017 and 15th march 2023 for an occupational dermato-allergological problem ; * Active subjects and occupying a health personnel position defined according to the Public Health Code ; * Over 18 years old at the first consultation, with no upper limit * Having not expressed their opposition to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who consulted for an other problem than occupational dermato-allergological problem ; * Patients who not consulted for the first time between 15th march 2017 and 15th march 2023. * Patients without occupational activity the day of the first consultation * Patients who opposite to participation in the study

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Proportion of occupational dermato-allergology consultations

Timeframe: Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06237010

SponsorCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-09

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