Objective Given the significant costs of reduced productivity (presenteeism) in comparison to
absenteeism, and overall societal costs, presenteeism has a potentially important role to …

It is necessary to understand the full burden of illness of a disease before the value of
interventions can be assessed. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has an impact on a variety of …

Abstract Introduction The Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) questionnaire is
a well validated instrument to measure impairments in work and activities. However, its …

Aim To describe the influence of ankylosing apondylitis (AS) on sick leave, presenteeism
and unpaid work restrictions and to estimate related productivity costs. Methods 142 …

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), being in paid work is very important, and it
increases self-esteem and financial independence. Although the management of RA has …

Background Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have difficulties maintaining employment
due to the impact of the disease on their work ability. This review aims to investigate the …

Objective. To provide a state of the art of economic analyses applied to rheumatoid arthritis
(RA). Methods. A systematic literature review on economic consequences and …

This study reviewed the effect of biological agents on participation in paid work among
patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A systematic literature search was performed to …

Objectives. To understand the impact of the early years of RA on all aspects of work
productivity, and determine how this is related to clinical markers. Previous research on work …

Objective More than ever, it is important to consider inclusion and diversity in rheumatology
research. We reviewed and synthesized randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for rheumatoid …