Adaptations made by rheumatoid arthritis patients to continue working: A pilot study of workplace challenges and successful adaptations

Abstract

Seemingly successfully employed patients with RA faced multiple challenges and made major adaptations to maintain employment and still perceived their employment to be in jeopardy because of RA. The findings of this study have important implications for screening patients at risk for negative work-role events and for possible work-related and social support interventions aimed at preserving employment.