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 …

As rheumatologists, we believe we are all well aware of the associations between work and
rheumatic disease, but that awareness perhaps does not always fully appreciate the …

The impact of musculoskeletal disorders on work is demanding more attention from
clinicians. For many rheumatologists, inflammatory arthritis is the most frequently …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) not only causes significant morbidity, but also leads to substantial
losses in terms of productivity that have a negative impact on the individual and the society …

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Objectives To describe and explore differences in formal regulations around sick leave and
work disability (WD) for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as well as perceptions by …

Persons with all forms of musculoskeletal conditions incur total medical care expenditures of
about US $240 billion, or about 2.9% of GDP. Of this total, approximately US $77 billion, or …

BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis is often associated with work disability, a term used to
describe the inability to be or to remain employed. Work disability is a common implication of …

Rheumatic diseases have a substantial impact on the patient but also on the work status and
on a social-economical context. In Europe 25% of the cost of disease is related with …