Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Case Study
Author/s[edit | edit source]
Sara Gress, Kelly Mudlo, Micheal Rangel, and Shelby Wagoner from the Bellarmine University Physical Therapy Program's Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems Project.
Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Lupus erythematosus, sometimes referred to as lupus, is an chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that appears in several forms; discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), which affects only the skin, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which can affect any organ or system of the body. Other forms include drug-induced lupus, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, and late-stage lupus.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
Systemic lupus erythematosus belongs to the family of autoimmune rheumatic disorders that can be characterized by injury skin, joints, kidneys, heart and blood-forming organs, nervous system, and mucous membranes. Discoid lupus is a limited-form of the disease confined to the skin presenting as coin-shaped lesions, which are raised and scaly. Discoid lupus rarely develops into systemic lupus. Systemic lupus is usually more severe than discoid lupus and can affect almost any organ or system of the body. For some people, only the skin and joints will be involved. In others, the joints, lungs, kidneys, blood, or other organs or tissues may be affected.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
Background/Prevalence[edit | edit source]
The exact cause of SLE is unknown, althoug it appears to result from an immunoregulatory disturbance brought about by combination of genetic, hormonal, chemical, and environment factors. Some of the enviormental factors that may trigger the disease are infections (e.g., Epstein-Barr virus), antibiotics, and other medications, exposure to ultraviolet light, extreme physical and emotional stress, including pregnancy. Although there is a known genetic predisposition, no known gene is associated with SLE.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
- Relatively rare disease which occurs in 15-124/100,000 of the population worldwide.Cite error: Invalid
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Patient Characteristics[edit | edit source]
- Demographic Information: (occupation/vocation, gender, age, etc.)
- Medical diagnosis if applicable
- Co-morbidities
- Previous care or treatment
Examination[edit | edit source]
- Subjective : Patient History and Systems Review (chief complaints, other relevant medical history, prior or current services related to the current episode, use relative dates i.e. years or months or days relative to onset of injury or start of treatment, patient/family goals)
- Self Report Outcome Measures
- Physical Performance Measures
- Objective : Physical Examination Tests and Measures
Clinical Impression[edit | edit source]
Summarization of Examination Findings[edit | edit source]
Working Diagnosis and Targeted Interventions
Intervention[edit | edit source]
- Phases of Interventions (e.g. protective phase, mobility phase, etc.)
- Dosage and Parameters
- Rationale for Progression
- Co-interventions if applicable (e.g. injection therapy, medications)
Outcomes[edit | edit source]
Findings Over time
Discussion[edit | edit source]
Summary Statement which should include related findings in the literature, potential impact on clinical practices
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