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  • Rheumatology
  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health

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  • Musculoskeletal diseases are a leading cause of pain and disability among working populations.
  • Rheumatic diseases contribute to functional impairment, work disability, and absenteeism.
  • Despite chronic conditions, affected individuals often retain significant functional capacity.

Purpose:

  • To establish a rheumatic medical assistance network in Italy for workers.
  • To promote effective management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions in the workforce.
  • To address the impact of rheumatic diseases and other musculoskeletal disorders on work capacity.

Summary:

  • The
  • Fit for work
  • project, initiated in Italy in 2012, focuses on managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
  • It involves creating a specialized network for rheumatic medical assistance.
  • This network supports workers dealing with rheumatic diseases and other disabling musculoskeletal issues.

Impact:

  • Aims to reduce work disability and absenteeism caused by musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Enhances the management of chronic rheumatic diseases in an occupational setting.
  • Improves the functional ability and work participation of affected employees.