title: Lupus (SLE): Existence and Impact of Depressive Symptomatology.
abstract: The purpose of this cross-sectional study (N = 84) is to: (1) further identify the unique psychosocial challenges facing those living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and (2) discern the validity of the depression dimension of the System Lupus Erythematosus Needs Questionnaire (SLENQ) (by including the Beck Depression Inventory [BDI-II]). Utilizing the BDI-II, this study replicates and confirms the validity of studies that employed the SLENQ, establishing that those who have manifested signs of depression in the SLENQ, are equally likely to show signs of depression in the BDI-II. Authors identify and confirm that patients who experience SLE-related depression are significantly more likely to forget taking or stop taking their SLE medications. The authors review relevant research, discuss findings, and provide evidence-based recommendations for social workers providing mental health care to patients living with Lupus.
authors.affiliation: a Social Work, Yeshiva University , New York , New York , USA.
authors.forename: Nancy L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Beckerman
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Auerbach
authors.forename: Su Jin
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Salmon
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Horton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
keywords: Lupus; chronic illness; depression; psychosocial impact of illness