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- Title
Trajectories of sickness absence and disability pension days among people with multiple sclerosis by type of occupation.
- Authors
Bosma, Astrid R.; Murley, Chantelle; Aspling, Jenny; Hillert, Jan; G. Schaafsma, Frederieke; R. Anema, Johannes; Boot, Cécile R.L.; Alexanderson, Kristina; Machado, Alejandra; Friberg, Emilie
- Abstract
Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) can impact working life, sickness absence (SA) and disability pension (DP). Different types of occupations involve different demands, which may be associated with trajectories of SA/DP among people with MS (PwMS). Objectives: To explore, among PwMS and references, if SA/DP differ according to type of occupation. Furthermore, to examine how trajectories of SA/DP days are associated with type of occupation among PwMS. Methods: A longitudinal nationwide Swedish register-based cohort study was conducted, including 6100 individuals with prevalent MS and 38,641 matched references from the population. Trajectories of SA/DP were identified with group-based trajectory modelling. Multinomial logistic regressions were estimated for associations between identified trajectories and occupations. Results: Increase of SA/DP over time was observed in all occupational groups, in both PwMS and references, with higher levels of SA/DP among PwMS. The lowest levels of SA/DP were observed among managers. Three trajectory groups of SA/DP were identified: Persistently Low (55.2%), Moderate Increasing (31.9%) and High Increasing (12.8%). Managers and those working in Science & Technology, and Economics, Social & Cultural were more likely to belong to the Persistently Low group. Conclusion: Results suggest that type of occupation plays a role in the level and course of SA/DP.
- Subjects
DISABILITY retirement; MULTIPLE sclerosis; PRODUCTIVE life span; SICK leave; LOGISTIC regression analysis
- Publication
Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2022, Vol 28, Issue 9, p1402
- ISSN
1352-4585
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/13524585211048759