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  • Rheumatology
  • Occupational Health
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a debilitating autoimmune disease causing fibrosis and significant disability.
  • Fibrosis affects skin, blood vessels, and internal organs, leading to widespread health complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the work barriers encountered by individuals with systemic sclerosis (SSc).
  • To understand how SSc symptoms impede employment and identify factors affecting job retention.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 36 working individuals with SSc (working >8 hours/week).
  • The Work Experience Survey assessed barriers related to travel, workplace mobility, job functions (physical, cognitive, task-related), social interaction, and work conditions.

Main Results:

  • 33 participants completed the survey; most were female, full-time, and in professional roles.
  • Common symptoms included fatigue, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal issues, and pain.
  • Participants reported an average of 18 barriers each, with cold temperatures (indoor/outdoor), household work, and manual dexterity challenges being most prevalent.

Conclusions:

  • Systemic sclerosis presents diverse barriers to employment, ranging from environmental factors like cold to physical and cognitive job demands.
  • Reported barriers directly correlate with the primary symptoms of SSc.
  • Understanding these workplace challenges is crucial for developing effective job accommodations and supporting continued employment for individuals with SSc.