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Nurse-led interventions in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases: a systematic review
Robyn K Wojeck1, Kimberly Arcoleo2, Elizabeth C Hathaway2
1College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, 350 Eddy St, Providence, RI, USA. rwojeck@uri.edu.
BMC Nursing
|July 3, 2023
Summary
Nurse-led interventions show emerging evidence for improving patient outcomes in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. These programs, often including education and counseling, help patients manage their conditions and enhance quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Nursing
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Nurses are crucial in managing systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
- Limited evidence exists on nurse-led interventions' impact on patient outcomes in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the evidence of nurse-led interventions for patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Embase up to September 2022.
- Included randomized controlled trials of nurse-led interventions in adults with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
- Two independent reviewers screened, reviewed full texts, and appraised study quality.
Main Results:
- Five studies met inclusion criteria; 80% focused on systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Interventions primarily involved nurse-led education and follow-up counseling.
- Common outcomes included quality of life, fatigue, mental health, and self-efficacy, with significant improvements reported.
Conclusions:
- Emerging evidence supports nurse-led interventions for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
- Nurses play a vital role in implementing non-pharmacological strategies for disease management.
- These interventions show potential for improving patient health outcomes.
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