Document ID (ISN) | 106262 |
CIS number |
07-308 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0022-4375 - Journal of Safety Research |
Year |
2006 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Hayati F., Maghsoodloo S., DeVivo M.J., Carnahan B.J. |
Title |
Control chart for monitoring occupational asthma |
Bibliographic information |
2006, Vol.37, No.1, p.17-26. Illus. 31 ref. |
Abstract |
The purpose of this research was to investigate whether the Shewhart control chart method is effective in the detection of occupational asthma. It involved 45 workers who were subjected to lung function testing while at work and away from work. Control charts were developed using Shewhart's method. Findings are discussed. The control chart method was found to be effective, simple and inexpensive for early intervention in workers suspected of occupational asthma. |
Descriptors (primary) |
asthma; pulmonary function; diagnosis |
Descriptors (secondary) |
respiratory function tests; medical supervision; statistical evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology
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Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
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