Patient perspectives on employment participation in the "hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome".

Conclusion: There are specific reasons for a person with "hypermobile EDS" to participate in employment. These reasons are different for each person and may even vary in time. Implications for rehabilitation "Hypermobile EDS" greatly impacts activities and participation in daily life. "Living with limitations" is the central theme in the lives of "Hypermobile EDS" patients. Various aspects influence work participation in people with "Hypermobile EDS", such as work pressure, tasks, and transport to work. Work has positive effects in the lives of people with "Hypermobile EDS." Work can create difficulties when the job requirements and tasks do not match the functional abilities of a person with "Hypermobile EDS."
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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - July 8, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: De Baets S, Calders P, Verhoost L, Coussens M, Dewandele I, Malfait F, Vanderstraeten G, Van Hove G, Van de Velde D Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research