Last year the Canadian Pulmonary Hypertension Association, PHA Canada, conducted a survey to explore the financial and employment impacts of pulmonary arterial hypertension in Canada. The aim of the research was to understand how this condition affects patients’ work and daily activities. The survey also captured information about patients’ need for caregivers and the impact of supporting a patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension on caregiver work productivity. The “Socioeconomic Burden of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Canada” study was conducted from August 15 to September 10, 2023. 217 patients met the inclusion criteria for participation in the study.
Survey findings emphasized the adverse effects of pulmonary arterial hypertension on employment and financial well-being. Only 28% of surveyed patients were employed, with many depending on government assistance or encountering obstacles in accessing essential medical services due to financial constraints. The study revealed a direct link between the severity of the condition and heightened workplace and activity limitations, increased need for caregiving support, and rising out-of-pocket expenses.
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