Objective To explore, using recent data, whether and how risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) work disability may differ from previous studies. Methods Subjects were 953 individuals …

Objective To describe the experiences and strategies of employees with arthritis to maintain
employment, and to use this information to build a conceptual model. Methods We …

In our first column in this series on arthritis and employment, we reviewed the evidence
showing that the various forms of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions are associated with …

OBJECTIVE To estimate the individual and combined associations of physical and
psychosocial working environment with disabling shoulder pain and to identify groups at …

Background Little is known about the provision of work-related support for (self-) employed
people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) by healthcare …

Objective To examine work absenteeism, job disruptions, and perceived productivity loss
and factors associated with each outcome in young adults living with systemic lupus …

Many people with arthritis become work disabled, but little is known about (a) the types of
work barriers they experience and (b) their use of job accommodations. Our objectives were …

Purpose To measure on-the-job impact of chronic health problems and/or treatment and
health-related productivity loss (1).

Background Musculoskeletal complaints have a significant impact on work in terms of
reduced productivity, sickness absence and long term incapacity for work. This study sought …

Background People with inflammatory arthritis (IA) often experience low work ability, and up
to 38% lose their jobs during the initial years after the diagnosis of IA. Aim We explore the …