Working Status in Patients With Untreated Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Descriptive Longitudinal Study

Many patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) remain untreated if the risk of treatment exceeds the estimated risk of aneurysm rupture, potentially leading to diagnosis-related stress and anxiety. Working status may serve as a marker for the total level of function including mental health and psychological burden of the condition. The aim of the study was to assess the working status before and after a diagnosis of an untreated UIA.