Self-reported work productivity in people with multiple sclerosis and its association with mental and physical health.
Elianne E A van EgmondDennis A M van GorpPeter Joseph JongenJac J L van der KlinkMichiel F RenemanEdo P J ArnoldusErnesto A C BeenakkerJeroen J J van EijkStephan T F M FrequinOliver H H GerlachGerald J D HengstmanJohan W B MollWim I M VerhagenHuub A M MiddelkoopLeo H VisserKarin van der HielePublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2021)
In people with MS, both cognitive and physical impact of fatigue are positively related to presenteeism, while symptoms of depression and cognitive impact of fatigue are positively related to absenteeism.Implications for rehabilitationMultiple sclerosis (MS) affects people of working age, significantly interfering with work productivity.Higher cognitive and physical impact of fatigue were associated with more presenteeism in workers with MS.A higher cognitive impact of fatigue and more depressive symptoms were associated with absenteeism in workers with MS.Occupational and healthcare professionals should be aware of the impact of both physical and mental health on work productivity in workers with MS.