Why are employed women at increased risk for upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and
what can this tell us about the way work and family life shape health? Despite increases in …

Objective. To examine to what extent disabling osteoarthritis (OA), leading to a prolonged
sickness absence (SA), interferes with work participation and shortens working life–years …

OA has long been seen as a not very interesting disorder: a natural result of the wear and
tear on the cartilage, a disorder of elderly people, hardly any treatment options. But this view …

Because arthritis is often thought of as mild joint pain in the elderly, it may be surprising to
learn it is a major cause of work disability. Over 5% of all employmentaged adults (18–64 …

Objective. To study additional risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)‐related work disability
and to identify the groups of individuals at high risk and the potentially modifiable factors …

Background: The scientific evidence available is consistent in linking osteoarthritis (OA) and
occupation but is lacking information regarding preventable risks in the workplace. Aims: To …

Objectives To evaluate the impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on career, productivity, and
employability. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2012–2013 …

Recent policy reforms aim at encouraging workers, including those with chronic diseases, to
prolong their working life. However, the employment rates of individuals with chronic …

Occupational physical activities over many years can induce osteoarthritis in selected joints.
Well-studied examples include evidence of osteoarthritis of the knees and spine in miners …

Objectives This qualitative study explored risk and protective factors affecting employment
and health among low-income older women with chronic health conditions or physical …