Psychosocial Dimensions of SLE: Implications for the Health Care Team

April 2011 in “ Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare ”

Beckerman, Auerbach, José Ramón Blanco

hair loss SLE systemic lupus erythematosus medication side effects depression anxiety

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.

View this study on dovepress.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Similar Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Symptom Management in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

8 citations, April 2015 in “Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology”

Effective symptom management in IBD improves quality of life and prevents complications.

research Assessment of Psychosocial Dimensions of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Implications for Health Care Professionals

November 2023

Health care providers should address the emotional challenges of SLE patients with comprehensive care.

research The Spectrum of Nephrocutaneous Diseases and Associations

5 citations, January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.

research Flares of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus During Pregnancy and the Puerperium: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management

87 citations, July 2012 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology”

Pregnancy can increase lupus activity, but careful planning and treatment can improve outcomes.

research Self-Concept and Body Image of People Living with Lupus: A Systematic Review

10 citations, July 2021 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases”

Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.

Psychosocial Dimensions of SLE: Implications for the Health Care Team

Related Community Posts Join

community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

community 6 month progress pics. Finasteride 1mg ED, minoxidil foam once ED, Nizoral 2x or 3x a week

community Hair Loss Results After 8 Months of Dutasteride

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

community Hair Loss Due To Chlorine and Hard Metals In Water?