Results of intervention for lupus patients with self-perceived cognitive difficulties

Neurology. 2005 Oct 25;65(8):1325-7. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000180938.69146.5e.

Abstract

The authors developed an 8-week psychoeducational group intervention for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who reported cognitive dysfunction but were not globally impaired on neuropsychological testing. Results of a nonrandomized, uncontrolled pilot study of this program in 17 women with SLE suggest that metamemory and memory self-efficacy improve after participation. One hundred percent retention throughout the study further suggests that patients with SLE are willing and capable of successfully completing the program.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cognition Disorders / etiology*
  • Cognition Disorders / psychology
  • Cognition Disorders / therapy*
  • Female
  • Group Processes
  • Humans
  • Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / complications*
  • Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / psychology
  • Memory Disorders / etiology*
  • Memory Disorders / psychology
  • Memory Disorders / therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Psychotherapy, Group / methods*
  • Social Support
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Teaching / methods
  • Treatment Outcome