The impact of Raynaud's phenomenon on work ability - a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine if having Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) affects the work ability, job retainment, or occurrence of sick leave.

Methods

Surveys on the working-age general population of northern Sweden were conducted in 2015 and 2021, gathering data on RP, occupation and sick leave. Work ability was assessed using the Work Ability Score.

Results

The study population consisted of 2,703 women and 2,314 men, among which 390 women and 290 men reported RP at follow-up. For women, the mean [standard deviation (SD)] Work Ability Score was 8.02 (2.24) for subjects reporting RP and 7.68 (2.46) for those without RP. For men, the corresponding numbers were 7.37 (2.03) and 7.61 (2.14), respectively. Multiple linear regression did not show an association between RP status and wor

SUBMITTER: Stjernbrandt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9175314 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature