Understanding systemic lupus erythematosus patients' desired outcomes and their perceptions of the risks and benefits of using corticosteroids

• Published in: Lupus Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 475 - 483
• Main Authors: Ng, X, dosReis, S, Beardsley, R, Magder, L, Mullins, C D, Petri, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.03.2018; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Adrenal Cortex Hormones - adverse effects; Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use; Adult; Aged; Corticosteroids; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Female; Focus Groups; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Lupus; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - drug therapy; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - psychology; Male; Maryland; Middle Aged; Mood; Qualitative Research; Severity of Illness Index; Side effects; Sleep; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Toxicity; Young Adult; systemic lupus erythematosus; Corticosteroids; perceptions; patients

Introduction The use of corticosteroids in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients requires difficult trade-offs between efficacy and risk of toxicity. This qualitative study examined SLE patients' most desired outcomes and their concerns with corticosteroid use in SLE treatment. Methods SL...