Indirect Costs of Rheumatoid Arthritis Depending on Type of Treatment—A Systematic Literature Review

Indirect Costs of Rheumatoid Arthritis Depending on Type of Treatment—A Systematic Literature Review

The economic burden of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on society is high. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are the cornerstone of therapy. Biological DMARDs are reported to prevent disability and improve quality of life, thus reducing indirect RA costs. We systematically reviewed studies on...

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Main Authors: Bogdan Batko, Paulina Rolska-Wójcik, Magdalena Władysiuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
rheumatoid arthritis
productivity loss
workplace
absenteeism
cost of illness
economic burden
indirect cost
presenteeism
sick leave
systematic review
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/16/2966

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