biostudies-literatureFontana MANCATS NIH HHSNational Institutes of Health1511-1519.e5https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8152113biostudies-literatureUnknown36(5)<h4>Background</h4>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).<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>In total, 636 primary, unilateral TJA patients responded to an enrollment email, confirmed employment, and completed a preoperative survey (mean aThe Journal of arthroplastyPresenteeism and Absenteeism Before and After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.PMC8152113UL1 TR002384UL1TR002384McLawhorn ASRichardson MAMacLean CHIslam WFontana MAMedina CKfalsePresenteeism and Absenteeism Before and After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.<h4>Background</h4>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).<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>In total, 636 primary, unilateral TJA patients responded to an enrollment email, confirmed employment, and completed a preoperative survey (mean a2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 May2025-07-08T03:13:32.643Z2025-07-08T03:13:32.643ZS-EPMC81521133335830910.1016/j.arth.2020.11.024