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Review
. 2020 Jul 27;22(9):55.
doi: 10.1007/s11926-020-00932-5.

Work Disability in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Elena Nikiphorou  1   2 , Sofia Ramiro  3   4
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Review

Work Disability in Axial Spondyloarthritis

Elena Nikiphorou et al. Curr Rheumatol Rep. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that typically affects people of working age. Work-related outcomes are therefore important to study, both from an individual but also a societal perspective. Through this review of the literature, we explore the impact of axSpA on key work outcomes including work and productivity loss and predictors for these.

Recent findings: Recent evidence confirms that axSpA is associated with substantial consequences on the ability to work. Reassuringly, early treatment and use of biologics have been associated with improved wok outcomes highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and management. High disease activity, labour-intensive jobs, poor physical function and impaired spinal mobility are among identified predictors of adverse work outcomes in axSpA. The impact of axSpA on work outcomes is considerable and necessitates optimal intervention, including suppression of disease activity, to enhance people's chances of remaining in work.

Keywords: Absenteeism; Ankylosing spondylitis; Axial spondyloarthritis; Presenteeism; Sick leave; Work productivity.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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