Perceived work ability, quality of life, and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis after a 6‐month course of TNF inhibitors: prospective intervention study and partial economic evaluation

Abstract

In this short-term exploratory evaluation, a 6-month course of TNF inhibitors improved work ability and quality of life, and reduced fatigue in patients with established RA. These effects are associated with an increase in total healthcare costs, attributable to the costs of TNF inhibitors. Randomized controlled trials with a longer follow-up are needed to show a long-term effect on work disability and the potential cost-effectiveness of TNF inhibitors.