The general features and work productivity of patients
| Employed | Not working | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n=96) | (n=343) | ||
| Global VAS (0–100) | 35.7±26.2 | 35.4±25.6 | NS |
| Pain VAS (0–100) | 42.8±32 | 42±31 | NS |
| DAS28-ESR | 3.54+1.5 | 3.79±1.4 | NS |
| Remission, (%) | 34.8 | 20.2 | 0.02 |
| HAQ-DI (0–3) | 1.34±0.7 | 1.47±0.68 | 0.03 |
| EQ-5D | 0.69±0.2 | 0.66±0.2 | NS |
| Days of work missed | 2.07+5.3 | – | |
| Days with productivity at work reduced by ≥50% | 4.89+8.9 | – | |
| Rate of RA interference on work productivity | 3.3±5.9 | ||
| Days of household work missed | 3.7±7.2 | 5.7±9.2 | 0.03 |
| Rate of RA interference with household work productivity | 2.8±3.3 | 3.8±3.4 | 0.02 |