OBJECTIVE. We evaluated factors contributing to activity limitations in people with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) according to the International Classification of Functioning …

BACKGROUND: Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus; SLE) is a chronic autoimmune
disorder, and is usually diagnosed initially in early to middle adulthood, which is the prime …

The ageing European population suffers from chronic diseases, including osteoarthritis
(OA). The aim of this study was to investigate the work activity/ability, the quality of life and …

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

Objective: To investigate the relationship between work and quality of life (QOL) in patients
with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) aged 16–59. Methods: 1056 …

Already in the early phase of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) sick-leave (SL) frequently indicates a
severe handicap with respect to work capacity. However, the significance of demographic …

OBJECTIVE: To examine and compare the sensibility attributes (face/content validity and
feasibility) of five at-work productivity measures from the perspective of patients with …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine and compare the work status in patients
with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) while also defining the factors …

Objective To develop a measure of job strain related to differing aspects of working with
arthritis and to examine the demographic, illness, work context, and psychosocial variables …

Objectives Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects patients' capacity to work. The Rheumatoid
Arthritis Work Instability Scale (RA-WIS) is a reliable method to measure work instability …