The association of physical function with psychosocial patient‐reported outcomes in people with systemic lupus erythematosus
Key Points
To explore the relationship between physical function and psychosocial patient-reported outcomes in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Analyzed patient-reported outcomes related to physical function and psychosocial factors.
Assessed fatigue levels in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Used statistical methods to determine associations between different health factors.
Found significant associations between fatigue and physical functioning in SLE patients.
Demonstrated that psychosocial factors also correlate with overall physical health in the population studied.
Abstract
Our results demonstrate associations of fatigue and psychosocial factors with physical functioning, reinforcing their relationship with overall health in SLE.