Types of working-life sequences among people recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in Sweden: a nationwide register-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore sequences of annual states of activity and sickness absence (SA) or disability pension (DP) (SA/DP) among working-aged people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) as well as characteristics associated with the identified types of working-life sequences.

Design

Nationwide Swedish register-based cohort study from 1 year prior to 5 years after the year of multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis.

Setting

Sweden.

Participants

PwMS diagnosed in 2008-2011 when aged 20-55 (n=2652, 69.9% women).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Individual-level sequences spanning 7 years were constructed with annual states regarding activity (income from paid work, student allowances, parental leave or unemployment compensation) and/or SA/DP. Types of working-life

SUBMITTER: Murley C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7778766 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature