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Impact of socioeconomic status on disability in a longitudinal rheumatoid arthritis cohort

Year: 2026

Type: article

Study design: Observational Study

Abstract: The impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on health outcomes in Australians living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not known. We aimed to determine whether differences in disability trajectory were present according to individuals' SES using longitudinal data from the Australian Rheumatology Association Database. We found that lower area-level SES was associated with significantly increased Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index scores (indicating greater disability). These results may indicate the presence of a healthcare inequity for those living with RA and lower SES.

Source: Internal Medicine Journal

DOI: 10.1111/imj.70504

Authors: Oscar Russell, Susan Lester, Jessica Stanhope, Rachel J. Black, Marissa Lassere, Claire Barrett, Lyn March, Tom Lynch, Rachelle Buchbinder, Catherine L. Hill

Institutions: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide University, The University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital, UNSW Sydney, St George Hospital, The University of Queensland, Redcliffe Hospital, The University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Monash University

Language: English

Topic: Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,570

Funders: Australian Government, Medical Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council

Award: Better evidence more rapidly implemented to optimise health for people with musculoskeletal conditions

OpenAlex ID: W7168197759

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