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Article: Unmet needs of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.(Report)
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- Behavioral Medicine
- Article date:
- March 22, 2009
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Qualitative studies have revealed that patients with chronic illnesses, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), often report withholding the full range of their needs from health care providers.(1-3) Ascertaining the perceived needs of patients with SLE is important for multiple reasons. In a discussion of unmet health care needs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis, 3 functions of needs assessment research were identified. (4) First, feedback from patients concerning the type and level of their unmet illness-related needs can be used to improve existing services and develop new interventions. Second, patients' responses can inform ...
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