Research studies and their implications for social work practice in a multidisciplinary center for lupus care.
The complexity of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its psychosocial impact creates management challenges that require a multidisciplinary team approach for optimal patient care and outcomes. This article provides a brief report on current lupus-related research studies at the Mary Kirkland Center for Lupus Care at Hospital for Special Surgery. Studies and their social work implications highlight a comprehensive, integrated model for research, education, and patient care emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Both basic science and clinical research are discussed, with a focus on the role of social workers as an integral part of the health care team in providing assessments and interventions and as support for patients in research studies.
Department of Social Work Programs, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York 10021, USA. kims@hss.edu
Su Jin
SJ
Kim
Pretima
P
Persad
Doruk
D
Erkan
Kyriakos
K
Kirou
Roberta
R
Horton
Jane E
JE
Salmon
D015415:Biomarkers; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006763:Hospitals, Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D009519:New York City; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D059039:Standard of Care
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