Geriatric Assessment of Physical and Cognitive Functioning in a Diverse Cohort of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Pilot Study
ConclusionOur results suggest high prevalence of impairment across multiple domains of function in SLE patients of all ages, similar to or exceeding the prevalence seen in much older geriatric populations. Further research into the added value of geriatric assessment in routine care for SLE is warranted.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Laura Plantinga, Benjamin D. Tift, Charmayne Dunlop ‐Thomas, S. Sam Lim, C. Barrett Bowling, Cristina Drenkard Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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