Retrospective analysis identifies social support and depression as risk factors for frailty in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, suggesting the need for improved support strategies.
Age, SDI score, and depression status were risk factors for frailty in patients with SLE. In addition, lower social support scores were associated with increases of depression status and frailty in patients with SLE. Therefore, active social support may be important for improving depression status and preventing frailty in patients with SLE.
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