Hansen's disease not only causes problems for patients in the workplace, but also increases the possibility of transmission to other workers. This case report discusses the fitness-to-work assessment for a Hansen's disease patient with a disability. A 19-year-old female, who worked as an online shop warehouse staff, presented at our hospital with a wound on her left hand accompanied by numbness. The patient's activity indicated mild limitations with a SALSA score of 25. A seven-step process for evaluating fitness to work was conducted. These steps involved assessing the patient's medical condition, disability, job demands, risks, and tolerance to determine the appropriate work status. This patient was declared fit to work with a note as online shop warehouse staff. She must take care of herself by maintaining good personal hygiene and consulting a doctor regularly, in addition to educating other workers about her condition and avoiding stigma. Routine examinations are also an important part of treating leprosy in the workplace.
BT - Journal of UOEH C1 -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38839289
DA - 01/2024 DO - 10.7888/juoeh.46.215 IS - 2 J2 - J UOEH LA - ENG M3 - Article N2 -Hansen's disease not only causes problems for patients in the workplace, but also increases the possibility of transmission to other workers. This case report discusses the fitness-to-work assessment for a Hansen's disease patient with a disability. A 19-year-old female, who worked as an online shop warehouse staff, presented at our hospital with a wound on her left hand accompanied by numbness. The patient's activity indicated mild limitations with a SALSA score of 25. A seven-step process for evaluating fitness to work was conducted. These steps involved assessing the patient's medical condition, disability, job demands, risks, and tolerance to determine the appropriate work status. This patient was declared fit to work with a note as online shop warehouse staff. She must take care of herself by maintaining good personal hygiene and consulting a doctor regularly, in addition to educating other workers about her condition and avoiding stigma. Routine examinations are also an important part of treating leprosy in the workplace.
PY - 2024 SP - 215 EP - 220 T2 - Journal of UOEH TI - Fitness to Work in a Hansen's Disease Worker With a Disability: A Case Report. UR - https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/juoeh/46/2/46_215/_pdf/-char/en VL - 46 SN - 0387-821X ER -