Results of intervention for lupus patients with self-perceived cognitive difficulties.
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.
Harrison
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Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, USA. harrisonm@hss.edu
Morris
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Horton
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Toglia
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Barsky
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Chait
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Ravdin
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Robbins
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D020945:Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome