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Work Disability in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Elena Nikiphorou1,2, Sofia Ramiro3,4
1Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands. enikiphorou@gmail.com.
Current Rheumatology Reports
|July 29, 2020
Summary
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) significantly impacts work and productivity. Early treatment and managing disease activity are crucial for helping individuals with axSpA remain employed.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting working-age individuals.
- Work-related outcomes are critical for both patients and society.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on the impact of axSpA on work outcomes.
- To identify predictors of work and productivity loss in axSpA patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies examining axSpA and work-related outcomes.
Main Results:
- AxSpA is linked to significant work ability consequences.
- Early treatment and biologics improve work outcomes.
- High disease activity, physically demanding jobs, poor physical function, and reduced spinal mobility predict adverse work outcomes.
Conclusions:
- AxSpA considerably affects work outcomes, necessitating optimal management.
- Prompt diagnosis and disease activity suppression are key to maintaining employment for axSpA patients.
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