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Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus: management issues in primary practice.

Tiwaporn Pongmarutani1, Patricia T Alpert, Sally K Miller

  • 1Community College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|May 25, 2006
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Nurse practitioners (NPs) can improve outcomes for children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by staying updated on new management strategies. Early intervention and primary care focus can prevent complications and enhance quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Management

Background:

  • Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease requiring ongoing management.
  • Advances in understanding and treatment have improved survival rates for children with SLE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update nurse practitioners (NPs) on pediatric SLE.
  • To emphasize management considerations for primary care practitioners.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive literature review conducted using Medline and CINAHL databases.
  • Inclusion of research articles with compelling findings.

Main Results:

  • New information is continuously evolving in the field of pediatric rheumatologic diseases.

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  • Improved treatments have led to increased survival rates for pediatric SLE patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • NPs can prevent or delay morbidities associated with pediatric SLE and its treatments by staying informed.
    • A primary care focus on preventing or delaying morbidities can improve the quality of life for pediatric SLE patients.