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Emamikia S, Gomez A, Ådahl T, von Perner G, Enman Y, Chatzidionysiou K, Arkema EV, Parodis I. Factors associated with non-adherence to medications in systemic lupus erythematosus: Results from a Swedish survey. Lupus 2024; 33:615-628. [PMID: 38545763 PMCID: PMC11015713 DOI: 10.1177/09612033241242692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To identify determinants of medication non-adherence in a Swedish population of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS Patients with SLE from Karolinska and Örebro University Hospitals participated in a survey-based cross-sectional study. Demographics, disease activity, organ damage, HRQoL (LupusQol, EQ-5D-5 L), medication non-adherence (<80% on CQR-19 or MASRI) and beliefs about medicines (BMQ) were registered. MASRI was used to report adherence to different drugs/drug classes, categorised into (i) antimalarial agents (AMA), (ii) glucocorticoids and (iii) other SLE medications. Multivariable logistic regression adjusted for age, sex, disease activity and organ damage. RESULTS Among 205 respondents, the median age was 52.0 years (IQR: 34.0-70.0), 86.3% were women, 66.8% were non-adherent to their medications according to CQR-19, and 6.6% and 6.3% were non-adherent to AMA and glucocorticoids, respectively, according to MASRI. Positive beliefs about glucocorticoids (OR; 95% CI: 0.77; 0.59-0.99; p = .039) and medications overall (0.71; 0.52-0.97; p = .029) were protective against non-adherence to glucocorticoids. Anxiety/depression (3.09; 1.12-8.54; p = .029), medication concerns (1.12; 1.05-1.20; p < .001) and belief that medications are overused (1.30; 1.15-1.46; p < .001) or harmful (1.36; 1.19-1.56; p < .001) were associated with medication non-adherence (CQR-19); beliefs in the necessity of medications (0.73; 0.65-0.82; p < .001) and positive beliefs in medications were protective (0.72; 0.60-0.86; p < .001). No associations were found between other investigated factors and medication non-adherence. CONCLUSIONS Beliefs about medications were a major determinant of medication non-adherence. Patient education may help alleviate the negative impact of misinformation/unawareness on adherence.
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- Sharzad Emamikia
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Clinical Epidemiology Division, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Jones MM, Kimble LP. Body Image, Depression Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Black Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Nurs Womens Health 2022; 26:363-370. [PMID: 36002068 PMCID: PMC9659411 DOI: 10.1016/j.nwh.2022.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine relationships among body image, depression symptoms, and quality of life in Black women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). DESIGN Descriptive, correlational design. SETTING/SAMPLE Using social media advertising, we recruited Black women with self-reported SLE to complete a web-based survey. RESULTS The female sample (N = 43) was predominantly non-Hispanic (80%) and married (58%), with a mean age of 33.5 (SD = 6.9) years. The mean time since SLE diagnosis was 5.9 (SD = 4.0) years. The majority of respondents (51%) reported using oral steroid therapy for disease control. Mean body image and depression scores, 2.0 (SD = 0.6) and 62.4 (SD = 8.5), respectively, differed from population norms of 1.80 (SD = 0.9) and 50 (SD = 10), indicating greater body image disturbance and greater depression symptoms than reported by the general population. Greater body image disturbance was significantly associated with greater depression symptoms and poorer quality of life in the area of role disruption. CONCLUSION Depression and body image disturbance among Black women with SLE should be routinely assessed and addressed by nurses and other clinicians to help promote optimal quality of life.
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Chen HJ, Wang H, Qiu LJ, Ling HY, Wu LL, Wang TR, Zhou Y, Xue Y, Ye DQ, Wang B. Relation Among Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Quality and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Path Analysis. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:1351-1358. [PMID: 35642245 PMCID: PMC9148601 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s366083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to examine the relationship between anxiety, depression, sleep quality and health-related quality of life among systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients in China. Patients and Methods After ethical approval and obtaining participants' informed consent, a cross-sectional study was conducted in The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University between October 1, 2021 and January 30, 2022. The data comprised demographic information, number of SLE symptoms, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (SLEQoL). We performed descriptive statistics, Spearman or Pearson correlations, and multiple linear regression. And Path analysis was performed to examine direct and indirect associations between these variables and health-related quality of life. Results A total of 580 patients were recruited and 513 met our target criteria. Our final model fitted the data well: goodness-of-fit index (GFI) =0.996; adjusted goodness-of-fit index (AGFI) =0.974; comparative fit index (CFI) =0.998; root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) =0.043. This model explained 57.3% of the variance on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with SLE and all the hypothesized paths reached significance (P<0.05). Anxiety, depression, sleep quality, income/family, and number of SLE symptoms were related to health-related quality of life, and anxiety had the most influence on HRQoL (β=0.561). Conclusion The study model helps to explain the relation among anxiety, depression, sleep quality and health-related quality of life in patients with SLE. It also suggests that health care professionals should be aware of factors such as anxiety, sleep quality, number of SLE symptoms, and depression in their care for HRQoL of SLE patients.
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- Hui-Juan Chen
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
- The Key Laboratory of Major Autoimmune Diseases, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China
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Shaaban A, Tayel M, Hassan E, Salah M, Ibrahim M, Said W. Evaluation of depression and general health assessment among systemic lupus erythematosus patients in relation to disease activity and damage. EGYPTIAN RHEUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43166-022-00113-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune illness defined by involvement of several systems and a variety of clinical symptoms among them the neuropsychiatric manifestations. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the presence of depression and to assess overall health in individuals with SLE, as well as their relation to SLE disease activity and damage. Sixty adult SLE patients were enrolled, along with sixty age and sex-matched controls. For the presence of major depression, all patients were examined using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) for mental distress. Antinuclear antibody, anti-ds DNA, complements 3 and 4, and anti-ribosomal P antibody were performed for SLE patients. The SLEDAI-2 K and SLEDDI were assessed.
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The 60 patients were 52 (86.7%) females and 8 (13.3%) men, with a mean age of 32.5 ± 11.5 years and disease duration of 3.57 ± 3.55 years. Patients with depression accounted for 43 (71.6%) of the total, whereas controls accounted for just 14 (23.3%). Patients with substantial depression had significantly higher SLEDAI-2 K, SLEDDI, and illness duration than those without major depression (p = 0.047, p = 0.043, and p = 0.033, respectively). The patients’ mean GHQ-12 score was 17 ± 5.96, whereas the control group's was 10.0 ± 67.30, with a p value of 0.002. SLEDAI-2 K, SLEDDI, and depression score had a substantial positive association (p = 0.001, p = 0.042), while BDI-II and GHQ-12 had a significant positive correlation (p 0.001).
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Depression and psychological distress were both common in SLE patients. Depression severity was linked to illness duration, activity, and damage.
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Narupan N, Seeherunwong A, Pumpuang W. Prevalence and biopsychosocial factors associated with depressive symptoms among patients living with systemic lupus erythematosus in clinical settings in urban Thailand. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:103. [PMID: 35139821 PMCID: PMC8830079 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-03739-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Depressive symptoms are globally recognized as a significant mental health problem in patients with chronic disease, particularly those with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence and examine biopsychosocial factors of depressive symptoms among patients with SLE. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted among 185 participants diagnosed with SLE and received treatment for at least 3 months, aged 18-59 years attending the outpatient clinic of a university hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Thai version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. We assessed Demographic data, the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity Index, the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics Damage Index, Numeric Rating Scale, Fatigue Severity Scale, Body Image Scale, and the ENRICHD Social Support Instrument. Data were collected from March to May 2021. Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze the data. RESULTS The proportion of the participants with depressive symptoms was 43.2%, which 8.1% of those patients presented moderate to severe depressive symptoms. In a multivariable logistic regression model, SLE patients with depressive symptoms were more likely to be severe pain (aOR = 12.11, 95% CI: 1.35, 108.46), fatigue (aOR = 2.36, 95%CI: 1.08, 5.14), taking prednisolone ≥15 mg daily (aOR = 5.75, 95%CI: 1.76, 18.80), low satisfied of body image (aOR = 12.49, 95%CI: 2.23, 69.80), and low social support (aOR = 17.96, 95% CI: 1.86, 173.77). Disease flare, organ damage, and family income sufficiency did not significantly increase the risk of depressive symptoms in patients with SLE. CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight depressive symptoms in patients with SLE. Therefore, the health professional should be concerned about the perception of body image, level of social support, fatigue, and pain while treating patients with SLE. Public health screening programs to identify depressive symptoms in patients with SLE are needed. In addition, a high dose of prednisolone should be considered if required, along with monitoring.
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- Nirunya Narupan
- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490M.N.S. Candidate, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand ,grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ali A, Woods A, Porter C, Feldman SR. Tumid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus: a rare coexistence. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e245196. [PMID: 34706914 PMCID: PMC8552182 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A patient diagnosed with tumid lupus erythematosus (TLE) was subsequently found to have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) after presenting to a tertiary care medical centre with shortness of breath and oedema. In this commentary, we discuss this patient's presentation and the association between TLE and SLE.
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- Ailia Ali
- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Pathology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Dermatology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Rodrigues L, Sim-Sim MMF, Sousa L, Faria-Schützer DB, Surita FG. Self-concept and body image of people living with lupus: A systematic review. Int J Rheum Dis 2021; 24:1339-1353. [PMID: 34314107 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To summarize existing evidence regarding body image in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, with the following considerations: (a) the perceptions patients have of their body changes; (b) how patients cope with changes in their body; (c) and what their perceptions are of body changes. METHOD A systematic review of literature integrating quantitative and qualitative studies. We searched databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, SCOPUS, the Web of Science, Medline, Medline Complete, and Academic Search Premier) and publications from 2010 to 2020 with "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus" AND "Self-Concept" OR "Body Image" AND "Woman" as medical subheading terms. The studies included were subjected to a thematic content analysis, which allowed subjective interpretation of data through a systematic classification process for coding themes or patterns. RESULTS We identified 647 studies, of which 22 were analyzed in this study. Our results indicate that changes in the body image of people with lupus and their perception are issues that must be treated as characteristics of the disease; therefore, they need to receive the same attention as is given to physical disabilities and pain. The analysis identified 3 thematic categories: (a) depression and anxiety associated with body changes (hair loss, weight gain); (b) body image reflecting the disease; and (c) confrontations and interventions to promote acceptance and adaptation to the new image. CONCLUSIONS The dimensions of self-concept and body image are essential for assessing the quality of life of individuals with lupus. The formation of a adjusted self-concept can be managed by health professionals supporting these people.
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- Larissa Rodrigues
- School of Medical Science, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Nursing Department, Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC)., University of Evora (UE), Evora, Portugal
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- Nursing Department, Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC)., University of Evora (UE), Evora, Portugal
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- Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medical Science, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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Hawker K, Barnabe C, Barber CE. A scoping Review of tools used to assess patient Complexity in rheumatic disease. Health Expect 2021; 24:556-565. [PMID: 33595914 PMCID: PMC8077158 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Patients with rheumatic diseases often have multiple comorbidities which may impact well-being leading to high psychosocial complexity. This scoping review was undertaken to identify complexity measures/tools used in rheumatology that could help in planning and coordinating care. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL were searched from database inception to 14 December 2019 using keywords and Medical Subject Headings for "care coordination", "complexity" and selected rheumatic diseases and known complexity measures/tools. Articles describing the development or use of complexity measures/tools in patients with adult rheumatologic diagnoses were included regardless of study design. Included articles were evaluated for risk of bias where applicable. RESULTS The search yielded 407 articles, 37 underwent full-text review and 2 were identified during a hand search with 9 included articles. Only 2 complexity tools used in populations of adult patients with rheumatic disease were identified: the SLENQ and the INTERMED. The SLENQ is a 97-item patient needs questionnaire developed for patients with systemic lupus (n = 1 study describing tool development) and applied in 5 cross-sectional studies. Three studies (a practice article, trial and a cross-sectional study) applied the INTERMED, a clinical interview to ascertain complexity and support coordinated care, in patients with rheumatologic diagnoses. CONCLUSIONS There is limited information on the use of patient complexity measures/tools in rheumatology. Such tools could be applied to coordinate multidisciplinary care and improve patient experience and outcomes. PATIENT CONTRIBUTION This scoping review will be presented to patient research partners involved in co-designing a future study on patient complexity in rheumatic disease.
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- Kara Hawker
- Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryABCanada
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- Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryABCanada
- Arthritis ResearchCanada
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- Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryABCanada
- Arthritis ResearchCanada
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Chang A, Winquist NW, Wescott AB, Lattie EG, Graham AK. Systematic review of digital and non-digital non-pharmacological interventions that target quality of life and psychological outcomes in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus 2021; 30:1058-1077. [PMID: 33779388 DOI: 10.1177/09612033211005085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) experience psychological comorbidities and impaired quality of life (QOL). We conducted a systematic review to examine the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for improving psychological outcomes and/or QOL in patients with SLE. To expand on a previous systematic review in this area and enhance our understanding of efficacious interventions for this population, our search included quasi-experimental and experimental studies of interventions delivered or supported by remote methods (including digitally) or in person. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted with a research librarian using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and was registered before data extraction on the international prospective register of systematic reviews PROSPERO Web site (CRD42020154962). The search included controlled-vocabulary and title/abstract terms related to non-pharmacological interventions for SLE published through October 2019 in MEDLINE (Ovid), Cochrane Library databases (Wiley), Embase (Elsevier), CINAHL (EBSCO), PsycINFO (EBSCO), Web of Science (Clarivate), ACM Digital (Association of Computer Machinery), and IEEE Xplore. Studies were synthesized using a systematic narrative synthesis framework. Risk of bias was assessed. RESULTS Twenty-three studies were included: 21 randomized controlled trials and two quasi-experimental studies. Non-pharmacological diet, physical activity, psychological, and course-based interventions improved QOL and psychological outcomes, and were delivered in traditional settings (e.g., hospital) or remotely. No studies assessing digital non-pharmacological interventions were identified in our search. Quality assessments showed serious risk of bias for the two quasi-experimental studies, and high risk of bias in a subset of experimental studies. CONCLUSIONS Non-pharmacological interventions benefit patients with SLE. Future research should include more representative samples in rigorous evaluations and consider ways to incorporate digital technologies to increase accessibility.
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- Angela Chang
- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Anandarajah A. Designing an Intervention to Improve Management of High-Risk Lupus Patients Through Care Coordination. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2020; 46:723-734. [PMID: 32981649 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2020.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Health care disparities are a major cause for large discrepancies in health outcomes between different populations with systemic lupus erythematosus in the United States.A team-based model that incorporates a care coordination strategy in the management of high-risk lupus patients can provide an effective method to overcome the obstacles posed by health care disparities.Access, behavioral modification, community outreach programs, depression, and education are key aspects that need to be addressed when designing interventions to improve the quality of care for high-risk lupus patients.
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- Allen Anandarajah
- Division of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology Division, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, PO Box 695, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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Oliveira FAPD, Santos FDMMD, Dias AFMDP, Neiva CLS, Telles RW, Lanna CCD. Cosmetic camouflage improves health-related quality of life in women with systemic lupus erythematosus and permanent skin damage: A controlled intervention study. Lupus 2020; 29:1438-1448. [PMID: 32757736 DOI: 10.1177/0961203320947802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of cosmetic camouflage in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and permanent facial skin damage. METHODS This is a randomized controlled clinical trial (Universal Trial Number: U1111-1210-2554e) with SLE women from outpatients using ACR/1997 and/or SLICC/2012 criteria, aged over 18 years old, with modified SLEDAI 2k < 4 and permanent facial skin damage, recruited in two tertiary centers to use cosmetic camouflage (n = 36) or no intervention (n = 20). Endpoints were score variations in SLE Quality of Life (SLEQoL) (total and each domain), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Rosenberg self-esteem scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), after daily use of cosmetic camouflage for 12 +/-2 weeks (Phase I), "as needed" use of cosmetic camouflage for another 12 +/-2 weeks (Phase II), and during total follow up (24 +/-2 weeks). Univariate and multivariate linear regressions were conducted by protocol analysis. RESULTS Both groups were similar at baseline regarding age, disease duration, socio-demographic, clinical, laboratory and treatment characteristics. The comparison of score variations between intervention and control groups showed an independent HRQoL improvement in total SLEQoL score after using cosmetic camouflage in Phase I [β -27.56 (CI 95% -47.86 to -7.27) p = 0.009] and total follow up [β -28.04 (CI 95% -48.65 to -7.44) p = 0.09], specifically in mood, self-image and physical functioning domains. Also, there was an improvement in DLQI scores during Phase I [β -7.65 (CI 95% -12.31 to -3.00) p = 0.002] and total follow up [β -8.97(CI95% -12.99 to -4.94) p < 0.001). Scores for depression [β -1.92 (CI 95% -3.67 to -0.16) p = 0.033], anxiety [β -2.87 (CI 95% -5.67 to -0.07] p = 0.045] and self-esteem [β 2.79 (CI 95% 0.13 to 5.46) p = 0.041] improved considering the total follow up. No significant changes occurred in the control group scores. CONCLUSION The use of cosmetic camouflage improved the HRQoL in female SLE patients with permanent facial skin damage.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal of Minas Gerais-UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Locomotor Apparatus, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal of Minas Gerais-UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that promotes chronic inflammation, with periods of activation and remission. Pain is commonly one of the first symptoms reported by patients with lupus. It interferes with patients' quality of life, leading to a decrease in strength and difficulty in performing daily activities. Given the chronic nature of the disease, the high prevalence of pain and its negative impact on the quality of life of patients with lupus, the present literature review study aims to explain the pathophysiology of pain in systemic lupus erythematosus and the implications of the chronic process and contributing factors. During periods of systemic lupus erythematosus activity, pain is a significant symptom. Despite this, several studies show that severe pain can occur in patients with in mild to moderate disease activity. Also, in the early stages of the disease, the pain may be accentuated by the greater activity of the disease. However, even when advanced disease is under control, there can be comorbidities and accumulated damage that can also cause high levels of pain. This sensitivity is due to the overlap of primary, secondary, and tertiary pain pathologies, which feedback and make this symptom one of the main concerns of patients with lupus. Understanding the pathophysiology of pain in systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as its chronification and contribution factors, is essential to identify effective therapeutic alternatives in these patients at each stage of pain pathology (primary, secondary, and tertiary).
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Predictive factors of quality of life among systemic lupus erythematosus patients in Thailand: a web-based cross-sectional study. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:2415-2423. [PMID: 32270369 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02494-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to assess mental health status (depression, anxiety, and stress) and explore factors associated with the disease-specific quality of life among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients in Thailand. METHODS This cross-sectional study used an online convenience sampling of 650 SLE patients who were registered members of the Thailand SLE Club. The study survey comprised of demographic information, health history, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS), and Lupus Quality of Life Scale (LupusQoL). RESULTS The survey response rate was 61.2%. Out of 344 respondents, most were female (96.9%). The scores were suggestive of the presence of mild depression and stress, but moderate anxiety. The higher depression, anxiety, and stress levels were associated with lower education and income (r = - .14 to - .29, p < .01) and higher number of SLE symptoms (r = .17 to .33, p < .05). Better quality of life was significantly related to lower number of symptoms, lower levels of stress/anxiety/depression, higher education, and better income. Also, the longer the patients were kept out of the hospital (last hospitalization), the better their quality of life. By using hierarchical multiple regression, four predictors of the quality of life were identified; the number of symptoms, stress, anxiety, and depression. These predictors combined explained 51% of the variance, F(5,108) = 24.34, p < .001, adjusted R2 = .51. CONCLUSIONS To improve the quality of life, SLE patients should focus on self-management of their symptoms. Health care providers should include SLE self-care health education in the plan of care. They also should use multidisciplinary approach in order to provide holistic treatment, including psychological care.
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Pereira MG, Duarte S, Ferraz A, Santos M, Fontes L. Quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: the mediator role of psychological morbidity and disease activity. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2020; 25:1247-1257. [PMID: 32093519 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2020.1728350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experience chronic symptoms that negatively impact their quality of life (QoL). This study analyzed the variables that contributed to QoL in patients with SLE, including the mediating role of psychological morbidity and disease activity. This study used a transversal design and included 104 women with SLE. Participants answered several instruments assessing fatigue, psychological morbidity (depression and anxiety), body image, disease activity, and quality of life. The results showed that disease activity, fatigue severity, psychological morbidity and body image were associated with all domains of QoL. Additionally, psychological morbidity and disease activity mediated the relationship between body image and psychological morbidity. Also, disease activity mediated the relationship between body image and fatigue severity. According to the results, intervention in patients with SLE should focus on patients' psychological morbidity, particularly in the active phase of the disease. Body image, fatigue severity and psychological morbidity should be monitored in patients with SLE in order to promote QoL.
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- M Graça Pereira
- School of Psychology, Research Center in Psychology (Cipsi), University of Minho , Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, University of Minho , Braga, Portugal.,Psychiatry Department, Hospital De Braga , Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, Research Group in Family Health & Illness, University of Minho , Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, Research Group in Family Health & Illness, University of Minho , Braga, Portugal
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- School of Psychology, Research Center in Psychology (Cipsi), University of Minho , Braga, Portugal
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Moustafa AT, Moazzami M, Engel L, Bangert E, Hassanein M, Marzouk S, Kravtsenyuk M, Fung W, Eder L, Su J, Wither JE, Touma Z. Prevalence and metric of depression and anxiety in systemic lupus erythematosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 2019; 50:84-94. [PMID: 31303437 DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2019.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2018] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To systematically review and synthesize literature on 1) the overall prevalence of depression and anxiety in SLE patients in identified studies, and 2) the pooled prevalence per metrics of depression and anxiety in adult SLE patients. METHODS This review used (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) PRISMA guidelines and in-depth searches in four databases (1954-2016; Ovid-based Medline, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL) to identify articles on the prevalence of depression and/or anxiety in adult SLE patients. Included studies were critically appraised and analyzed. The prevalence of depression and anxiety was studied for all included studies, and whenever possible, pooled prevalence (PP) was determined for more commonly used metrics. Statistical and publication bias was assessed using funnel plots. RESULT A total of 3103 references were identified, 226 were selected for detailed review and 72 were included in the final analysis. OVERALL PREVALENCE The depression PP, obtained from 69 studies representing 23,386 SLE patients, was 35.0% (95% CI: 29.9%-40.3%). The anxiety PP, obtained from 38 studies representing 4439 SLE patients, was 25.8% (95% CI: 19.2%-32.9%). PREVALENCE PER METRICS USED The more commonly used instruments included the Centre for Epidemiological Studies - Depression (CES-D), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scales (HADS-A/D), and Hamilton Rating Scales for Depression/Anxiety (HAM-D/A)]. The CES-D was utilized in 13 studies including 1856 SLE patients; depression PP was 41.5% (95% CI: 35.1%-48.1%). The BDI was utilized in 14 studies including 1355 SLE patients and the BAI in 3 studies including 489 patients; depression PP was 39.9% (95% CI: 31.1%-49.1) and anxiety PP was 38.4% (95% CI: 34.2%-42.8%). The HADS-D was utilized in 14 studies including 1238 SLE patients and the HADS-A in 12 studies including 1099 patients respectively; its depression PP was 24.4% (95% CI: 19.1%-30.1%) and anxiety PP was 38.3% (95% CI: 29.1%-47.9%). The HAM-D was utilized in 4 studies including 267 SLE patients and the HAM-A in 4 studies including 213 patients respectively; its depression PP was 40.0% (95% CI: 23.0%-59.0%) and anxiety PP was 39.0% (95% CI: 32.0%-45.0%). CONCLUSION There was high variability in the prevalence of depression and anxiety, ranging from 8.7%-78.6% and 1.1%-71.4%, respectively. This could be attributed to the lack of consistency in the metrics used and its definition for depression and anxiety in SLE. Studies that used a specific metric, such as the CES-D, BDI or HAM-D, yielded similar depression prevalence. The HADS-D had the lowest prevalence. All metrics of anxiety yielded similar anxiety prevalence.
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- Ahmed T Moustafa
- University of Toronto SLE Clinic, Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- University of Toronto SLE Clinic, Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- University of Toronto SLE Clinic, Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
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- Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan, United States.
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- Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry Division, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Forensic Psychiatrist, Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada.
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- University of Toronto Lupus Clinic, Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Women's College Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- University of Toronto Lupus Clinic, Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Departments of Medicine and Immunology, University of Toronto, Division of Rheumatology, Toronto Western Hospital, Senior Scientist, Krembil Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Centre for Prognosis Studies in the Rheumatic Diseases, Toronto Western Hospital, EW, 1-412, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2S8, Canada.
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Middleton KR, Haaz Moonaz S, Hasni SA, Magaña López M, Tataw-Ayuketah G, Farmer N, Wallen GR. Yoga for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): Clinician experiences and qualitative perspectives from students and yoga instructors living with SLE. Complement Ther Med 2018; 41:111-117. [PMID: 30477826 PMCID: PMC6279250 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease associated with widespread inflammation and tissue damage. It is more common and severe among Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians; with higher incidence in women. While the goals of medical treatment are to prevent flares and reduce organ damage, up to 50% of patients perceive their health to be suboptimal with unaddressed needs including fatigue and pain. Recent SLE treatment guidelines focus on improving quality of life. Yoga has shown improvements in quality-of-life and fatigue in various diagnoses. While there is growing evidence that yoga therapy may help osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, there is only one reference in the literature related to SLE. METHODS/SETTING An adjunct study was undertaken to evaluate adapting the Yoga as Self Care for Arthritis in Minority Communities study for a bilingual population living with SLE in the Washington, DC area. Informants included 7 patients enrolled onto the study, and 3 yoga instructors living with SLE. Qualitative methods included journals and semi-structured interviews. RESULTS Enrolling patients clarified revisions for intake questionnaires, and symptoms that may impact class participation. Participants demonstrated increased balance, body awareness, and tolerated a faster-paced yoga class when compared to those in the parent study. Yoga instructors' recommendations included modifying yoga based on energy levels and frequent changes in physical ability. CONCLUSION This paper shares perspectives from various informants and affirms the feasibility of progressing to a larger study. It summarizes our findings and recommendations towards creating a randomized controlled trial, as there are currently none in the literature.
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- Kimberly R Middleton
- National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, Nursing Research and Translational Science, 10 Center Drive, Room 2B-01, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin, Disease (NIAMS), Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.
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- National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, Nursing Research and Translational Science, 10 Center Drive, Room 2B-01, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.
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- National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, Nursing Research and Translational Science, 10 Center Drive, Room 2B-01, Bethesda, MD 20892, United States.
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Allen J, Child A, Mertens S. The development of an end-to-end service solution to support lupus patients and improve their experience in clinical trials. Clin Trials 2018; 16:71-80. [PMID: 30428691 PMCID: PMC6364094 DOI: 10.1177/1740774518811111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Objective To develop an end-to-end clinical trial service to improve patient experience during trials, reduce the burden of participating in a trial, and increase trial retention. Methods A literature search and stakeholder interviews were used to identify current challenges and unmet needs of systemic lupus erythematosus patients and other systemic lupus erythematosus clinical trial stakeholders. The results from the literature search and interviews were used to create a five-phase map describing the current clinical trial experience of all stakeholders. A set of proposed solutions were developed to address the identified unmet needs and challenges. These solutions were presented to trial-experienced patients and study site personnel; any feedback obtained was used to further refine the solutions. Results Four site personnel and seven patients from three different systemic lupus erythematosus clinical trial sites were interviewed between September 2015 and December 2015. Key unmet needs and challenges were identified at each stage of the clinical trials. At the screening stage, some patients incorrectly thought they were successfully enrolled into the clinical trial. During enrollment, some patients found it difficult to keep fully informed about the trial and were unable to explain the trial process to loved ones. During the trial, patients struggled to prepare for study visits, felt overwhelmed by the trial process, and wanted someone to talk to for support. Clinical trial site personnel reported current key challenges as: delivering trial information clearly and consistently to patients, setting patient expectations, retaining enrolled patients, and providing non-clinical patient support. To address the needs of patients and site personnel, an end-to-end support service was designed, consisting of nine solutions: My Best Choice, My Eligibility, My Lupus Trial Kit, My Lupus Trial Coach, My Appointment Guide, My Clinic Compass, Our Gratitude, Building a Different Network, and My Next Chapter. Conclusion The solutions proposed in this qualitative study may help improve the systemic lupus erythematosus clinical trial experience for patients, potentially helping to increase trial recruitment and retention. The solutions proposed here would also promote positive patient-trial personnel relationships, which may help site personnel identify patients at risk of early withdrawal, while ensuring that the time and resources of site personnel are used efficiently.
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Williams EM, Egede L, Faith T, Oates J. Effective Self-Management Interventions for Patients With Lupus: Potential Impact of Peer Mentoring. Am J Med Sci 2017; 353:580-592. [PMID: 28641721 PMCID: PMC6249683 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2017.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2016] [Revised: 12/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is associated with significant mortality, morbidity and cost for the individual patient and society. In the United States, African Americans (AAs) have 3-4 times greater prevalence of lupus, risk of developing lupus at an earlier age and lupus-related disease activity, organ damage and mortality compared with whites. Evidence-based self-management interventions that incorporate both social support and health education have reduced pain, improved function and delayed disability among patients with lupus. However, AAs and women are still disproportionately affected by lupus. This article presents the argument that peer mentoring may be an especially effective intervention approach for AA women with SLE. SLE peers with a track record of success in lupus management and have a personal perspective that clinicians often lack. This commonality and credibility can establish trust, increase communication and, in turn, decrease disparities in healthcare outcomes.
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- Edith M Williams
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
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- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Rheumatology Section, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina
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Duruöz MT, Unal C, Toprak CS, Sezer İ, Yilmaz F, Ulutatar F, Atagündüz P, Baklacioglu HS. The validity and reliability of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Quality of Life Questionnaire (L-QoL) in a Turkish population. Lupus 2017; 26:1528-1533. [DOI: 10.1177/0961203317707063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may have a profound impact on quality of life. There is increasing interest in measuring quality of life in lupus patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of SLE Quality of Life Questionnaire (L-QoL) in Turkish SLE patients. Methods SLE according to 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics Classification Criteria were recruited into the study. Demographic data, clinical parameters and disease activity measured with the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index-2000 (SLEDAI-2K); were noted. Nottingham Health Profile and Health Assessment Questionnaire were filled out in addition to the Turkish L-QoL (LQoL-TR). Internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated. Results The mean age of participants was 43.55 ± 14.33 years and the mean disease duration was 89.8 ± 92.1 months. The patients filled out LQoL-TR in 2.5 min. Strong correlation of LQoL-TR with all subgroups of the Nottingham Health Profile and the Health Assessment Questionnaire were established showing the convergent validity. The highest correlation was demonstrated with emotional reactions (rho = 0.72) and sleep component (rho = 0.65) of the Nottingham Health Profile scale ( p < 0.0001). Its poor and not significant correlation with nonfunctional parameters (age, disease duration, perceived general health, SLEDAI-2K) showed its discriminative properties. LQoL-TR demonstrated good internal reliability with a Cronbach’s α of 0.93 and test–retest reliability with intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.87. Conclusion The LQoL-TR is a practical and useful tool which demonstrates good validity and reliability.
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- M T Duruöz
- Marmara University, School of Medicine, PMR Department, Rheumatology Division, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, School of Medicine, PMR Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, School of Medicine, PMR Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Rheumatology Department, Antalya, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, PMR Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, School of Medicine, PMR Department, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Department, Rheumatology Division, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, School of Medicine, PMR Department, Rheumatology Division, Istanbul, Turkey
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Monahan RC, Beaart-van de Voorde LJJ, Steup-Beekman GM, Magro-Checa C, Huizinga TWJ, Hoekman J, Kaptein AA. Neuropsychiatric symptoms in systemic lupus erythematosus: impact on quality of life. Lupus 2017; 26:1252-1259. [PMID: 28420059 PMCID: PMC5593126 DOI: 10.1177/0961203317694262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective Assess quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) presenting with neuropsychiatric symptoms (neuropsychiatric SLE, NPSLE). Methods Quality of life was assessed using the Short-Form 36 item Health Survey (SF-36) in patients visiting the Leiden NPSLE clinic at baseline and at follow-up. SF-36 subscales and summary scores were calculated and compared with quality of life of the general Dutch population and patients with other chronic diseases. Results At baseline, quality of life was assessed in 248 SLE patients, of whom 98 had NPSLE (39.7%). Follow-up data were available for 104 patients (42%), of whom 64 had NPSLE (61.5%). SLE patients presenting neuropsychiatric symptoms showed a significantly reduced quality of life in all subscales of the SF-36. Quality of life at follow-up showed a significant improvement in physical functioning role (p = 0.001), social functioning (p = 0.007), vitality (p = 0.023), mental health (p = 0.014) and mental component score (p = 0.042) in patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms not attributed to SLE, but no significant improvement was seen in patients with NPSLE. Conclusion Quality of life is significantly reduced in patients with SLE presenting neuropsychiatric symptoms compared with the general population and patients with other chronic diseases. Quality of life remains considerably impaired at follow-up. Our results illustrate the need for biopsychosocial care in patients with SLE and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
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- R C Monahan
- 1 Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- 1 Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- 2 Faculty of Health Care, University of Applied Sciences, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- 3 Section Medical Psychology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Fatigue and Activity Management Education for Individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Occup Ther Int 2017; 2017:4530104. [PMID: 29097965 PMCID: PMC5612683 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4530104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2016] [Revised: 11/09/2016] [Accepted: 12/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Fatigue and Activity Management Education (FAME) is a six-week occupational therapy-led programme focusing on fatigue and stress management, exercise, nutrition, and joint protection. Each session consists of education and goal setting. Objectives of Study To assess the impact of FAME on occupational participation and fatigue management. Methods Three programmes were facilitated with twenty-one women with SLE. A mixed methods design was used. Quantitative data were collected using self-reported questionnaires administered before, immediately after, and eight weeks after intervention. Data were analysed using descriptive and nonparametric inferential statistics. Qualitative data were collected through focus groups and interviews. Thematic analysis was carried out on the qualitative data. Findings There was a statistically significant improvement in depression as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and categories of “burden to others” and “fatigue” in the LupusQoL. There were nonsignificant improvements in fatigue, occupational participation, self-efficacy, and anxiety. Participants reported an improved understanding of fatigue and the impact of stress on fatigue. They also identified self-management strategies they were using on a daily basis.
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Williams EM, Ortiz K, Zhang J, Zhou J, Kamen D. The systemic lupus erythematosus travel burden survey: baseline data among a South Carolina cohort. BMC Res Notes 2016; 9:246. [PMID: 27129590 PMCID: PMC4850711 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-016-2060-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many studies on the impact of systemic lupus erythematosus or lupus have identified patient travel costs as being problematic. We administered a survey that examined the impact of self-rated travel burden on lupus patients. The systemic lupus erythematosus travel burden survey included 41 patients enrolled in the systemic lupus erythematosus database project at the Medical University of South Carolina. RESULTS Most participants reported that travel caused medications to be discontinued or appointments to be missed. In unadjusted logistic regressions of the relationship between these outcomes and medical travel burden, both distance to rheumatologists and time to lupus medical care were significant. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that more research is needed to examine the influence of travel burden among this population, but data from this report could help to inform physicians, academic researchers, and other health professionals in South Carolina and other areas with significant rural populations on how travel burden may impact patients receiving care for lupus and provide an opportunity for the development of interventions aimed at assisting lupus patients with management of stressors related to travel burden.
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- Edith M Williams
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 135 Cannon Street, Suite 303, Charleston, SC, USA.
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- Department of Health Services Policy and Management, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Schneider M, Haupt M. [Overcoming disease in systemic lupus erythematosus]. Z Rheumatol 2015; 74:591-6. [PMID: 26286190 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-014-1556-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting a broad range of different organ systems and, hence, presenting with multiple symptomatic domains, which considerably reduces the quality of life of patients. Within the last decade the prognosis of the disease has been significantly improved by novel therapies and intensive monitoring; however, non-pharmaceutical strategies for symptom control, self-efficacy and coping abilities for those affected are still insufficiently established. OBJECTIVE This article describes the possibilities and limitations of non-pharmaceutical strategies and makes suggestions for future treatment and research. RESULTS Preliminary interventional studies using psychoeducational, psychosocial and behavioral psychotherapeutic approaches, have consistently shown that the needs and expectations of patients related to help and support by doctors and professional care can be adequately and sustainably met. In addition, coping abilities and the quality of life can be increased.
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- M Schneider
- Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Düsseldorf, Deutschland,
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Williams EM, Ortiz K, Flournoy-Floyd M, Bruner L, Kamen D. Systemic lupus erythematosus observations of travel burden: A qualitative inquiry. Int J Rheum Dis 2015; 18:751-60. [PMID: 26176174 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.12614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Explorations of travel impediments among patients suffering from rheumatic diseases have been very limited. Research has consistently indicated a shortage of rheumatologists, resulting in patients potentially having to travel long distances for care. The purpose of our study was to explore how systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients experience travel issues differentially by race and socio-economic status. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews and a brief demographic survey with 10 patients diagnosed with SLE. Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using NVivo Analysis Software to facilitate the reporting of recurrent themes and supporting quotations, and an initial codebook was independently developed by two researchers on the study team and then verified together. RESULTS Patients described three major areas of concern with respect to travel burden in accessing their rheumatologists: reliance on caregivers; meeting financial priorities; and pain and physical limitations. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest general traveling challenges interfering with medical appointment compliance for several participants and the importance of socio-economic issues when considering travel issues. This study highlights an important area with implications for adherence to medical appointments and participation in research among patients with SLE.
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- Edith M Williams
- Institute for Partnerships to Eliminate Health Disparities, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Health Services Policy & Management, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Institute for Partnerships to Eliminate Health Disparities, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Office of Public Health Practice, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Hale ED, Radvanski DC, Hassett AL. The man-in-the-moon face: a qualitative study of body image, self-image and medication use in systemic lupus erythematosus: Table 1. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2014; 54:1220-5. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keu448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Zirkzee EJM, Ndosi ME, Vliet Vlieland TPM, Meesters JJL. Measuring educational needs among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) using the Dutch version of the Educational Needs Assessment Tool (D-ENAT). Lupus 2014; 23:1370-6. [PMID: 25059487 DOI: 10.1177/0961203314544188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Educational Needs Assessment Tool (ENAT) was developed in the United Kingdom (UK) to systematically assess the educational needs of patients with rheumatic diseases. The aim of the present study was to describe the educational needs of Dutch patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by means of a Dutch version of the ENAT (D-ENAT). METHODS The D-ENAT was sent to a random sample of 244 SLE patients registered at the outpatient clinic of a university hospital. D-ENAT consists of 39 items in seven domains. The D-ENAT domain scores range from 0-16 to 0-28 (higher scoring equals higher educational needs) depending of the number of items in the domain. A total D-ENAT score (0-156) is calculated by summing all 39 items. In addition, age, disease duration, gender, educational level, present information need (yes/no) and the extent of information need (1-4: nothing-everything) were recorded. Univariate regression analysis was used to examine the D-ENAT's potential determinants. RESULTS The response rate was 122 out of 244 (50%). The mean (% of maximum score) educational needs scores were 56% for 'D-ENAT total score', 62% for 'Self-help measures', 60% for 'Disease process', 58% for 'Feelings', 56% for 'Treatments', 50% for 'Movement', 49% for 'Support systems' and 46% for 'Managing pain'. Being female was significantly associated with higher scoring on the D-ENAT total score (β 23.0; 95% CI 5.9, 40.3). CONCLUSION SLE patients demonstrated substantial educational needs, especially in the domains: 'Self-help measures', 'Disease process' and 'Feelings'. The validity and practical applicability of the D-ENAT to make an inventory of SLE patients' educational needs requires further investigation.
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- E J M Zirkzee
- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands Department of Rheumatology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden Sophia Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, The Netherlands Rijnlands Rehabilitation Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands Department of Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden Sophia Rehabilitation Center, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Williams EM, Kamen D, Penfield M, Oates JC. Stress Intervention and Disease in African American Lupus Patients: The Balancing Lupus Experiences with Stress Strategies (BLESS) Study. Health (London) 2014; 6:71-79. [PMID: 24932382 PMCID: PMC4052946 DOI: 10.4236/health.2014.61011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Edith M Williams
- Institute for Partnerships to Eliminate Health Disparities, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, 220 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 103, Columbia, SC 29210
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Suite 816, Charleston, SC 29425
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- Institutional Assessment and Compliance, University of South Carolina, 1710 College Street, Suite 205, Columbia, SC 29208
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Suite 816, Charleston, SC 29425 and Medical Service, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
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Skare T, da Silva Magalhães VD, Siqueira RE. Systemic lupus erythematosus activity and depression. Rheumatol Int 2012; 34:445-6. [PMID: 23263497 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-012-2618-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/09/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Thelma Skare
- Hospital Universitário Evangélico de Curitiba, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil,
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Somers TJ, Kurakula PC, Criscione-Schreiber L, Keefe FJ, Clowse MEB. Self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing in systemic lupus erythematosus: Relationship to pain, stiffness, fatigue, and psychological distress. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2012; 64:1334-40. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.21686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Schudrich W, Gross D, Rowshandel J. Lupus and community-based social work. SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 2012; 51:627-639. [PMID: 22905978 DOI: 10.1080/00981389.2012.683694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that disproportionately strikes women of color. SLE patients frequently experience physical, emotional, and social challenges that often result in unmet biopsychosocial needs. Because of the nature of the disease and the needs of patients, agencies serving SLE patients that engage in community-based social work can positively impact their clients' lives. The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation participates in a myriad of community-based social work practices to help address the needs of their clients. These services include helping economically disadvantaged patients access appropriate services within their communities, building awareness about SLE in society, connecting with government officials at all levels, and collaborating with health care organizations to serve those affected by SLE. Specific examples of community-based activities at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation are described in detail.
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- Wendy Schudrich
- Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York, New York 10033, USA.
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