'Gout was like the boss'. A qualitative study exploring the impact of gout on employment.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Previous research has identified that gout impacts various domains of daily life. However, there have been no qualitative studies focusing on employment. This study aimed to understand the impact of gout on employment.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted in Spain and Aotearoa/New Zealand, in people with gout (according to the 2015 American College of Rheumatology/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology criteria) who had experienced a gout flare during their employment. The interviews were guided by questions exploring the impact on employment, job changes, disclosure and co-workers' reactions. Data were analysed thematically.

Results

Eighteen participants were interviewed (89% male, mean age 52.9 years). Six themes were identified. Th

SUBMITTER: Diaz-Torne C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337669 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature