Psychosocial Dimensions of SLE: Implications for the Health Care Team

April 2011 in “ Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare ”

Beckerman, Auerbach, José Ramón Blanco

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TLDR SLE patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with African-American and Hispanic patients having higher unmet psychological needs.

The document discussed the psychosocial dimensions of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their implications for healthcare teams. It highlighted that SLE significantly impacted patients' mental health, social interactions, and overall quality of life, with changes in appearance (e.g., hair loss) and physical limitations being primary causes of depression and anxiety. The study, involving 378 patients, found that African-American and Hispanic patients reported higher unmet psychological needs. It emphasized the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, including psychological support and social services, to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The SLENQ instrument was validated as a reliable tool for assessing these psychosocial needs.

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