Changes in function and patient work productivity with etanercept treatment. Except for Fatigue Severity Scale, values apply to the 2-week period prior to the baseline or Month 24 visit.
| Productivity Measures | n* | Baseline Mean | Month 24 Mean | Mean Change (SD) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absence from work (working days) | 40 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 (2.6) | 0.3436 |
| Unpaid work** by paid help (hours) | 27 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.9 (11.4) | 0.3830 |
| Unpaid work** by unpaid help (hours) | 66 | 8.0 | 4.8 | 3.2 (12.1) | 0.0349 |
| Impediments to paid and unpaid labour† | 71 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 (1.7) | < 0.001 |
| Fatigue Severity Scale†† | 109 | 6.36 | 4.75 | 1.62 (2.33) | < 0.001 |
↵* Subjects with available data at both baseline and Month 24.
↵** Unpaid work defined as household work, shopping, childcare, and odd jobs around the house.
↵† Score out of 8 (0 = no impediments; 8 = unable to do any of 4 surveyed activities).
↵†† Average of 9 questions relating to fatigue; score out of 10 (0 = not at all; 10 = yes, completely).