Relationship of Work Productivity and Social Activities with Disease Activity in Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients

What is known on this subject?Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, inflammatory rheumatic disease that affects the axial spine and sacroiliac joints, with associated peripheral joint involvement and extra-articular clinical findings.It is important to acknowledge the impact of this disease on patients' lives and to provide appropriate support and treatment to improve their quality of life.Research has shown that patients with AS experience significantly decreased work productivity and social activities.Investigating the causes of decreased work productivity and social activity will help direct patients towards appropriate treatment, reduce economic burden, and maintain participation in social roles.It is important to acknowledge that there may be multiple factors contributing to these issues, and a thorough investigation can help identify the most effective solutions. What this study adds?This prospective cross-sectional clinical trial is the first study to evaluate work productivity in Turkish patients with ankylosing spondylitis.