In the light of improved and costly treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the evaluation of
work disability has gained increased attention. The assumption that better treatment of RA …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disabling condition with, among other things, negative
social and economic consequences for both the individual patient and society. Striking …

Objective To evaluate labor force characteristics among patients with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) in Lithuania. To assess if Lithuania's transition from a state‐planned to a free‐market …

Introduction Work disability is a major consequence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), associated
not only with traditional disease activity variables, but also more significantly with …

Objectives. To assess work disability and variables associated with work disability among
Dutch patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods. A questionnaire on working status …

Assessment of possible work limitations and potential for vocational rehabilitation should be
considered in the evaluation of employed patients and those wishing to work. Further …

Studies of work disability among individuals with arthritis reveal that loss of employment is a
common, important, and costly problem. Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are the …

Background: Work disability—a common outcome of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—is a societal
(for example, financial costs) and individual problem (for example, loss of status, income …

Objective. To evaluate regression models that include social, attitudinal, work structure,
health status, and family characteristics, with regard to their prediction of work disability in a …

Objective To examine the extent and financial impact of work disability among older workers
with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Year 2002 data from 5,419 subjects with RA< 65 …