Information system of occupational patients, Lampang

Abstract

Study the existing information system of occupational illness is necessary for effective development of surveillance system. The objective was to study the information system and descriptive epidemiology of occupational illness at Lampang. We interviewed the personnel who were responsible for occupational data in two hospitals and Lampang provincial Social Security Office. Occupational data without accident in 1998 was reviewed using medical chart and employee's compensation chart.
No occupational information system in hospital, Lampang provincial Social Security Office had only occupational data of employee who received compensation. Most occupational patients were treated at Lampang Hospital or examined in the can-food factory. The finding was not represented the descriptive epidemiology of occupational health problem in Lampang. To initiate pilot project of occupational surveillance system in Lampang Hospital should be tested for the appropriate model. The outcome can be used to set prevention and control planning of occupational illness.