Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Manifestations Affecting the Quality of Life in Patients

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect any organ. With SLE, one should always take into account the possibility of nervous system involvement. The aim of this study was to answer the question about the quality of life in patients with SLE with or without neuropsychiatric manifestations. We created a simple questionnaire, consisting of seven simple questions concerning physical and mental quality of life. In addition, socioeconomic status of patients was evaluated. The study group consisted of 59 patients with a mean age 51.9±16.6 years. 9 of them had neuropsychiatric manifestations. The quality of life survey conducted in patients with SLE groups according to the presence of neuropsychiatric manifestations. In SLE patients with neuropsychiatric manifestations sleep disorder, was most common. This deteriorated their quality of life in the mental sphere.