Productivity
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to 30% loss in work productivity 1 year before diagnosis
Patients developing rheumatoid arthritis can experience a 30% loss in work productivity a full year before the disease clinically manifests, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Oral octreotide associated with better quality of life, work productivity in acromegaly
Adults with acromegaly reported improved quality of life and more work productivity after transitioning from injectable somatostatin receptor ligands to oral octreotide capsules, according to MPOWERED phase 3 trial data.
Connective tissue disease-related ILD leads to significant workplace productivity loss
In a new study, 59% of patients with connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease reported significant workplace productivity loss unexplained by symptoms or lung physiology.
Benchmarks, metrics may be beneficial in measuring physician productivity
Patient expedition, use of real-time data and benchmark comparisons are among the ways orthopedic practices can monitor performance and drive productivity, according to a presenter at an American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives webinar.
CHD prevention may improve productivity, GDP
Prevention of CHD may not only prolong life-years, but it may also improve productivity, leading to improvement in gross domestic product, researchers reported.
Rural patients with axSpA report greater disease impact on work productivity
The patient-reported impact of axial spondyloarthritis on work productivity is greater rural areas than in cities, according to data published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.