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Vol.62 No.7 contents | Japanese/English |
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Role and Issues of Physicians in Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System for Mesothelioma Development
Taiki Fukujin1, Sayuri Kageyama2, Kanako Komaru2, Yoshiaki Nakajima2, Taeko Fujihara2, Shinji Yamanaka2, Koro Suzuki2, Keiichi Matsushima2, Takao Migita21Hyogo Medical University Hospital, Japan, 2Mesothelioma Support Caravan, Japan
Objective. Mesothelioma patients can apply to the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System. However, the evaluation of occupational exposure is a heavy load for physicians. The current status of asbestos exposure interviews has not been clarified. Study Design. A questionnaire survey was conducted on patients, and a stepwise regression analysis was conducted with application (certification) for Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System as the dependent variable and three "physician's response" items and five "reasons for application for Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System" items as independent variables. Results. Patients were more likely to apply for workers' compensation insurance when they received more information from their physicians (b=0.276, t[88]=2.336, p=0.021, β=0.242). We also found an increase in applications for Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System when there was an increase in advice and suggestions from patient groups (b=0.569, t[88]=5.373, p<0.05, β=0.497). Conclusion. It is important to inform patients about applying to the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance System, and it is necessary to establish a consultation support system at medical institutions and to deepen cooperation with patient groups.
key words: Mesothelioma, Diagnostic system, Asbestos exposure
Received: May 12, 2022
Accepted: August 1, 2022
JJLC 62 (7): 983-988, 2022
