Exploring work productivity loss in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Future Sci OA
; 9(8): FSO872, 2023 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37621842
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive system. We wanted to know how IBD affects people's ability to work and what factors contribute to work difficulties. We asked adults with IBD about their education, work conditions and medical history. We found that a significant number of patients experience severe work productivity loss and absenteeism. Factors such as certain types of IBD, anemia, diarrhea and lower education level were linked to more severe work problems. These findings emphasize the impact of IBD on work life and highlight the importance of addressing these challenges in patient care.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Future Sci OA
Year:
2023
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Article
Affiliation country:
Tunisia