The Factors Related to Work Productivity and Disease Costs in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

In addition to healthcare costs, the costs related to unemployment, absenteeism, and loss of productivity constitute a significant proportion of the total costs, and it was seen that AS has a negative effect on the economy of the country. If work instability and impairment in work productiv- ity are identified early, the risk of work disability can be reduced or eliminated with appropriate clinical and workplace interventions.