Presenteeism and Absenteeism Before and After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Absenteeism is costly, yet evidence suggests that presenteeism-illness-related reduced productivity at work-is costlier. We quantified employed patients' presenteeism and absenteeism before and after total joint arthroplasty (TJA).

Methods

We measured presenteeism (0-100 scale, 100 full performance) and absenteeism using the World Health Organization's Health and Work Performance Questionnaire before and after TJA among a convenience sample of employed patients. We captured detailed information about employment and job characteristics and evaluated how and among whom presenteeism and absenteeism improved.

Results

In total, 636 primary, unilateral TJA patients responded to an enrollment email, confirmed employment, and completed a preoperative survey (mean a

SUBMITTER: Fontana MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8152113 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature