The Longitudinal Examination of Arthritis Pain (LEAP) Study

A recent study (LEAP study) highlights the impact on arthritis pain on patients daily lives including work absenteeism, sleep interference, and daily activities:

"Weekly fluctuations in pain levels and other health outcomes were identified among adults with OA. Decreases in patient-reported pain were associated with improvements in daily activities/functioning and decreases in work absenteeism, sleep interference, and healthcare resource use" (Hutchings et al, 2007).

Reference:


Hutchings A, Calloway M, Choy E, Hooper M, Hunter DJ, Jordan JM, Zhang Y, Baser O, Long S, Palmer L. The Longitudinal Examination of Arthritis Pain (LEAP) Study: Relationships Between Weekly Fluctuations in Patient-Rated Joint Pain and Other Health Outcomes. J Rheumatol. 2007 Oct 15;