Burden of idiopathic inflammatory rheumatic diseases in occupational healthcare: increased absenteeism and healthcare resource utilization

• Main Authors: Liisa Ukkola-Vuoti (Author), Antti Karlsson (Author), Samuli Tuominen (Author), Mariann I Lassenius (Author), Jaakko Aaltonen (Author), Martta Ranta (Author), Mikko Kosunen (Author), Mari Renlund (Author), Anne Lehtonen (Author), Kari Puolakka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nordic Association of Occupational Safety and Health (NOROSH), 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVES: Patients with idiopathic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IIRD) often have decreased working capacity resulting in indirect costs. However, data on patients' short-term sick leave has been limited. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the number and length of sick leave, includ...