Abstract The Centers for Disease Control Prevention and Health Promotion (CDC) estimates
that nearly 70 million Americans are affected by arthritis and related conditions, and 42% of …

Objective To provide a contemporary estimate of the prevalence and incidence of
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) work disability and examine its permanence over time. Methods …

Purpose Ability to work is an important endpoint in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is not clear
what outcome measures should be used to guide treatment in order to maximize workability …

This paper traces the work history of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from the year of
diagnosis to 1985. The paper also describes the risk factors for work loss among patients …

Background Many individuals with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) continue to work. Little
is known about those who remain occupationally active relative to those who are on sick …

Background: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of work disability in a
cohort of Australians with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: A cross‐sectional study of a sample …

To evaluate the relationship between work, mental health, physical health, and fatigue in
patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the data of 282 participants were drawn from baseline. The …

Objectives Reduced work productivity (WP), measured by work productivity loss (WPL) and
work disability (WD), is common in patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA) and osteoarthritis …

Objective While osteoarthritis (OA) affects people who are still participating in the workforce,
there is limited data about the impact of OA on work. The aim of this study was to compare …