Status:
ongoing
Aims:
Survey of dermatologists regarding their perception of the dermatological procedure, in particular the dermatological report and the reporting of suspected cases of occupational skin disease (OSD) 5101.
Central target variables:
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Practicability of the dermatologist's report (initial report: F6050, follow-up report: F6052) and the medical report of suspected occupational disease (F6000);
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practicability of the dermatological procedure;
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cooperation of the doctor with the accident insurance institution(s);
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communication of the doctor with the accident insurance institution(s);
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communication of the accident insurance institution(s) with the doctor; vi) perception of the accident insurance institution(s) by the doctor.
Key questions:
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What are the reasons why dermatologists report fewer or no suspected cases of OSD 5101? Furthermore: What should change so that more reports are made again?
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How do dermatologists assess the handling of the dermatological procedure, especially the dermatological report? As a result: Which aspects are rated as negative and which hurdles exist? Which aspects are rated as positive?
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How is the co-operation with the accident insurance institution rated? Furthermore: How satisfied are the dermatologists with the cooperation? What changes would they like to see?
Activities/Methods:
Development of a scientifically justified study concept/protocol including the selection of suitable survey instruments in the sense of a mixed-methods approach in accordance with the input of the DGUV's Skin Working Group.
Development and implementation of a concept for the sequential implementation of a cross-sectional study:
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Qualitative interviews (guideline-based expert interviews),
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Digital fully standardised survey (quantitative survey using questionnaires). Publication of the study protocol as a study announcement in a relevant scientific journal (at the same time as recruitment). Survey and evaluation of dermatologists in general (especially recruitment via DDG and BVDD.
Survey and evaluation of sub-cohorts:
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Dermatologists specialising in professional dermatology or professional dermatologists (mainly recruited via ABD in the DDG);
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Young dermatologists (mainly recruitment via JuDerm);
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Employed dermatologists in group structures, e.g. CORIUS Group or MVZ;
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Comparison: dermatologists in private practice and dermatologists working in hospitals. Publication of the results in a suitable national scientific journal and presentation of the results at relevant scientific conferences and congresses.
Last Update:
12 Jun 2025