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Table 4 Effect of MPNs on work and productivity among respondents who were employed

From: Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) have a significant impact on patients’ overall health and productivity: the MPN Landmark survey

Effect on Work/Productivity,a n/Nb (%)

MF (n = 207)

PV (n = 380)

ET (n = 226)

Reduced work hoursc

70/119 (59)

91/246 (37)

50/169 (30)

Days sick from workd

   

 1–3

11/52 (21)

19/127 (15)

18/88 (20)

 4–6

3/52 (6)

4/127 (3)

2/88 (2)

 7–9

0

0

0

 ≥10

1/52 (2)

1/127 (1)

0

Voluntarily terminated jobc

39/125 (31)

54/254 (21)

19/169 (11)

Involuntarily terminated jobc

6/120 (5)

11/242 (5)

7/168 (4)

Medical disabilityc

38/134 (28)

37/253 (15)

12/177 (7)

Early retirementc

38/125 (30)

54/253 (21)

24/169 (14)

  1. ET = essential thrombocythemia; MF = myelofibrosis; MPN = myeloproliferative neoplasm; PV = polycythemia vera
  2. aRespondents employed full- or part-time only
  3. bN is the number of respondents who reported “yes” or “no,” excluding those who answered “not applicable.”
  4. cEver
  5. dIn the preceding 30 days