A Study of Systemic Lupus Patients Admitted to Erythematosus Patients Gwalior Tertiary Hospital and Their Home Care Management via a Multi-Module Intervention

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is linked to substantial rates of death, illness, and financial burden for both the affected individual and society as a whole. African Americans (AAs) in the United States have a significantly higher prevalence of lupus, with a 3-4 times larger chance of having the disease at a younger age. Additionally, AAs experience higher levels of lupus-related disease activity, organ damage, and death compared to white individuals. Self-management therapies that are based on evidence and include both social support and health education have been shown to decrease pain, enhance functionality, and postpone disability in individuals with lupus. Nevertheless, individuals of African American descent and women continue to have a disproportionate impact from lupus. This research argues that peer mentorship could be a particularly successful intervention strategy for African American women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) peers possess a proven history of effectively managing lupus and offer a unique personal viewpoint that is typically absent in healthcare professionals. The presence of shared characteristics and reliability can foster confidence, enhance dialogue, and hence reduce discrepancies in healthcare results.