Primary prevention of latex related sensitisation and occupational asthma : a systematic review LaMontagne, A.D., Radi, S., Elder, D.S., Abramson, M.J. and Sim, M. 2006, Primary prevention of latex related sensitisation and occupational asthma : a systematic review, Occupational and environmental medicine, vol. 63, no. 5, pp. 359-364, doi: 10.1136/oem.2005.025221. Attached Files Name Description MIMEType Size Downloads Title Primary prevention of latex related sensitisation and occupational asthma : a systematic review Author(s) LaMontagne, A.D. orcid.org/0000-0002-5811-5906 Radi, S. Elder, D.S. Abramson, M.J. Sim, M. Journal name Occupational and environmental medicine Volume number 63 Issue number 5 Start page 359 End page 364 Total pages 5 Publisher BMJ Publishing Group Place of publication London, Eng. Publication date 2006 ISSN 1470-7926 Keyword(s) natural rubber latex intervention primary prevention systematic review Summary Eight primary prevention intervention studies on natural rubber latex (NRL) published since 1990 were identified and reviewed. This is the largest evidence base of primary prevention studies for any occupational asthmagen. Review of this small and largely observational evidence base supports the following evidence statement: Substitution of powdered latex gloves with low protein powder‐free NRL gloves or latex‐free gloves greatly reduces NRL aeroallergens, NRL sensitisation, and NRL‐asthma in healthcare workers. Evidence in support of this statement is ranked SIGN level 2+, referring to well conducted case‐control or cohort studies with a low risk of confounding, bias, or chance and a moderate probability that the relationship is causal. Substitution of powdered latex gloves with low protein powder‐free NRL gloves or latex‐free gloves promises benefits to both workers' health and cost and human resource savings for employers. This message should be broadly disseminated beyond the hospital sector to include other healthcare settings (such as aged care facilities) as well as food service and other industries where latex gloves might be used. Language eng DOI 10.1136/oem.2005.025221 Field of Research 119999 Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified Socio Economic Objective 970111 Expanding Knowledge in the Medical and Health Sciences HERDC Research category C4.1 Letter or note Copyright notice ©2006, BMJ Group Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30065832 Document type: Journal Article Collections: Faculty of Health School of Health and Social Development Related Links Link Description Connect to published version (restricted access) Go to link with your DU access privileges     Unless expressly stated otherwise, the copyright for items in DRO is owned by the author, with all rights reserved. Versions Version Filter Type Mon, 22 Sep 2014, 10:50:49 EST Mon, 22 Sep 2014, 11:09:11 EST Thu, 09 Oct 2014, 10:22:36 EST Wed, 10 Dec 2014, 10:47:52 EST Filtered Full Citation counts:   Cited 57 times in TR Web of Science Cited 74 times in Scopus Search Google Scholar Access Statistics: 135 Abstract Views, 0 File Downloads  -  Detailed Statistics Created: Mon, 22 Sep 2014, 10:50:49 EST