Geriatric Assessment of Physical and Cognitive Functioning in a Diverse Cohort of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Pilot Study.

Laura C PlantingaBenjamin D TiftCharmayne Dunlop-ThomasS Sam LimC Barrett BowlingCristina Drenkard

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2018)

Our results suggest a high prevalence of impairment across multiple domains of function in SLE patients of all ages, similar to or exceeding the prevalence observed in much older geriatric populations. Further research into the added value of geriatric assessment in routine care for SLE is warranted.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
disease activity
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
physical activity
mental health
rheumatoid arthritis
risk factors
patient reported outcomes
hip fracture
chronic pain
pain management