Costs of Workplace Productivity Loss in Patients with Connective Tissue Disease-associated Interstitial Lung Disease.

Rationale: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) develops in a large percentage of patients with connective tissue disease (CTD) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Patients with CTD-associated ILD (CTD-ILD) often present at a young age, suggesting that ILD likely impacts workplace productivity.Objectives: We aimed to determine the employment rate and workplace productivity loss, along with its associated factors and estimated …