Pulmonary arterial hypertension was associated with a low employment rate of 28% among Canadian adults, with working patients reporting 50% impairment and caregivers losing 4 work hours weekly.
Cross-Sectional (n=217)
Pulmonary arterial hypertension imposes a substantial socioeconomic burden, characterized by low employment rates, high presenteeism, and significant caregiver work loss.
AbstractBackground Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition that can impair daily functioning, employment, and quality of life for working-age individuals. We evaluated the real-world socioeconomic burden of PAH on patients and their caregivers. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey of adult Canadian patients between 15-Aug-2023 and 09-Oct-2023. Using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire, EQ-5D Visual Analogue Scale, and additional survey items, we assessed employment status, work limitations, changes in work patterns, quality of life, and perceived caregiver burden. Predictors of employment were identified using multivariate logistic regression. Results Among 217 participants, 61 (28%) were employed. Working participants reported high presenteeism, i.e. impairment while working due to PAH (50%, IQR 10, 70). Older age (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.54-0.72, pConclusions PAH imposes a substantial socioeconomic burden on patients and caregivers. Patients with PAH experience low rates of employment, high presenteeism, and significant caregiver work loss, highlighting an underrecognized aspect of PAH care.
Budhram et al. (Wed,) conducted a cross-sectional in Pulmonary arterial hypertension (n=217). Pulmonary arterial hypertension was associated with a low employment rate of 28% among Canadian adults, with working patients reporting 50% impairment and caregivers losing 4 work hours weekly.