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Systematic review shows exercise and psychotherapy may improve quality of life in systemic lupus erythematosus, highlighting the promise of lifestyle interventions despite study biases.
Various lifestyle interventions influence quality of life in SLE patients. Consistent with recent guidelines, both exercise and psychotherapy may positively impact the health-related quality of life in these patients. However, some studies were biased due to self-reported outcomes and the Hawthorne effect, where participants' behavior changed from receiving extra attention. Further research with larger patient cohorts is necessary to reduce the influence of heterogeneity across different studies and to better understand the potential of these promising therapies.
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