Rheumatoid arthritis, disability and the workplace

E. Michael Shanahan; Malcolm D. Smith

doi:10.1053/berh.1999.0053

Rheumatoid arthritis, disability and the workplace

E. Michael Shanahan, Malcolm D. Smith

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Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common cause of disability worldwide. The nature of the disability impacts on all areas of life. This chapter focuses on the nature of the disability of rheumatoid arthritis with emphasis on work disability. The various approaches for minimising the disability and rehabilitating those with disability are discussed. The tools for the assessment of disability are described and their strengths and limitations outlined.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	675-688
Number of pages	14
Journal	Bailliere's Best Practice and Research in Clinical Rheumatology
Volume	13
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/berh.1999.0053
Publication status	Published - Dec 1999
Externally published	Yes

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Disability
Rheumatoid arthritis
Work

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