Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Objective: to analyze the structural features of the internal picture of the disease (IPD in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its ratio with quality of life (QOL) as an indicator of adaptation to the disease.Patients and methods. The investigation enrolled 51 patients with SLE. C...

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Main Authors: V. M. Yaltonsky, I. N. Abrosimov, T. D. Andrushkevich, E. M. Shashurina, S. K. Solovyev, E. A. Aseeva
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author V. M. Yaltonsky
I. N. Abrosimov
T. D. Andrushkevich
E. M. Shashurina
S. K. Solovyev
E. A. Aseeva
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S. K. Solovyev
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description Objective: to analyze the structural features of the internal picture of the disease (IPD in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its ratio with quality of life (QOL) as an indicator of adaptation to the disease.Patients and methods. The investigation enrolled 51 patients with SLE. Comparison groups included patients differing in the psychological parameter – the perception of the existing disease as a threat to life and health: Group 1 (n=17) regarded their disease as a moderate threat to life and well-being; Group 2 (n=34) considered it as a severe threat.Results and discussion. Comparative analysis of the cognitive level of IPD revealed statistically significant differences between the patients of Groups 1 and 2 in the following scales: «course of the disease» (p<0.001), «personal control» (p<0.001), «treatment control» (p<0.001), «understandability of the disease» (p<0.001), «emotional response to the disease» (p<0.005), and «overall level of disease threats» (p<0.001). It turned out that Group 1 patients better understood the features of the course and manifestation of the disease, were more confident in the efficiency and importance of the treatment prescribed, as well as in their own capabilities to improve their health status. Group 2 patients were more inclined to try to cope with the existing negative experiences, by avoiding the problem.Conclusion. IPD can be different in patients with SLE. The perception of illness as a severe threat negatively affects the efficiency of therapy, mental well-being, social activity, and ultimately QOL. The findings can be used to develop programs for psychological support of patients with rheumatic diseases, in particular those with SLE.
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spelling doaj-art-337ae2f7a9e848938d30ae9a43f230bf2025-08-20T03:59:54ZrusIMA-PRESS LLCСовременная ревматология1996-70122310-158X2020-09-01143576210.14412/1996-7012-2020-3-57-622280Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosusV. M. Yaltonsky0I. N. Abrosimov1T. D. Andrushkevich2E. M. Shashurina3S. K. Solovyev4E. A. Aseeva5Department of Clinical Psychology, A.I. Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Ministry of Health of RussiaDepartment of Clinical Psychology, A.I. Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Ministry of Health of RussiaDepartment of Clinical Psychology, A.I. Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Ministry of Health of RussiaDepartment of Clinical Psychology, A.I. Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Ministry of Health of RussiaIntensive Care Laboratory, V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of RheumatologyIntensive Care Laboratory, V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of RheumatologyObjective: to analyze the structural features of the internal picture of the disease (IPD in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its ratio with quality of life (QOL) as an indicator of adaptation to the disease.Patients and methods. The investigation enrolled 51 patients with SLE. Comparison groups included patients differing in the psychological parameter – the perception of the existing disease as a threat to life and health: Group 1 (n=17) regarded their disease as a moderate threat to life and well-being; Group 2 (n=34) considered it as a severe threat.Results and discussion. Comparative analysis of the cognitive level of IPD revealed statistically significant differences between the patients of Groups 1 and 2 in the following scales: «course of the disease» (p<0.001), «personal control» (p<0.001), «treatment control» (p<0.001), «understandability of the disease» (p<0.001), «emotional response to the disease» (p<0.005), and «overall level of disease threats» (p<0.001). It turned out that Group 1 patients better understood the features of the course and manifestation of the disease, were more confident in the efficiency and importance of the treatment prescribed, as well as in their own capabilities to improve their health status. Group 2 patients were more inclined to try to cope with the existing negative experiences, by avoiding the problem.Conclusion. IPD can be different in patients with SLE. The perception of illness as a severe threat negatively affects the efficiency of therapy, mental well-being, social activity, and ultimately QOL. The findings can be used to develop programs for psychological support of patients with rheumatic diseases, in particular those with SLE.https://mrj.ima-press.net/mrj/article/view/1047systemic lupus erythematosusinternal picture of the diseasequality of lifeadaptation to disease
spellingShingle V. M. Yaltonsky
I. N. Abrosimov
T. D. Andrushkevich
E. M. Shashurina
S. K. Solovyev
E. A. Aseeva
Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Современная ревматология
systemic lupus erythematosus
internal picture of the disease
quality of life
adaptation to disease
title Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
title_full Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
title_fullStr Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
title_full_unstemmed Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
title_short Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
title_sort parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
topic systemic lupus erythematosus
internal picture of the disease
quality of life
adaptation to disease
url https://mrj.ima-press.net/mrj/article/view/1047
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