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Exploring the Perceived Impact of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program on Self-Management Behaviors among African American Women with Lupus: A Qualitative Study.

Abena A TwumasiAnna ShaoCharmayne Dunlop-ThomasCristina DrenkardHannah L Cooper
Published in: ACR open rheumatology (2020)
Our findings suggest that African American women with SLE perceived the CDSMP as an effective educational self-management intervention. The program can potentially catalyze improvements in self-management behaviors in this population, regardless of demographic or disease characteristics.
Keyphrases
  • african american
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • social support
  • disease activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • randomized controlled trial
  • quality improvement
  • rheumatoid arthritis