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
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Clinical Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adult
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Aged
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Cognition Disorders / etiology*
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Cognition Disorders / psychology
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Cognition Disorders / therapy*
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Female
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Group Processes
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Humans
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Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / complications*
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Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / psychology
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Memory Disorders / etiology*
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Memory Disorders / psychology
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Memory Disorders / therapy*
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Middle Aged
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Neuropsychological Tests
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Patient Education as Topic / methods*
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Pilot Projects
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Psychotherapy, Group / methods*
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Social Support
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Teaching / methods
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Treatment Outcome