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[Subjective happiness and psychological condition in SLE]
1Third Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical College.
Ryumachi. [Rheumatism]
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Anxiety significantly impacts the quality of life (QOL) for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and chronic glomerular nephritis (CGN). Reducing anxiety may improve QOL in these patient groups.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nephrology
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Quality of life (QOL) is crucial for patients with chronic diseases.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and chronic glomerular nephritis (CGN) are significant autoimmune and renal conditions, respectively.
- Psychological factors like happiness and anxiety can influence patient well-being.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between subjective happiness and psychological condition in patients with SLE and CGN.
- To determine factors affecting the quality of life (QOL) in these patient groups.
- To compare psychological states between SLE and CGN patients.
Summary:
- 18 patients with SLE and 18 age, sex, and steroid dose-matched CGN patients were assessed using the Morale Scale-Revised, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS).
- No significant differences in morale, depression, or anxiety levels were found between the SLE and CGN groups.
- Correlations between morale and anxiety were observed in SLE patients (state and trait anxiety) and CGN patients (trait anxiety).
Impact:
- Anxiety was identified as a factor that decreases QOL in patients with both SLE and CGN.
- Findings highlight the importance of managing anxiety to improve patient outcomes in these chronic conditions.
- This research provides insights into the psychological burden experienced by patients with autoimmune and renal diseases.