Quality of life in systemic lupus erythematosus

• Main Authors: S. Rinaldi (Author), A. Doria (Author), F. Vescovi (Author), S. Corbanese (Author), L. Iaccarino (Author), S. Della Libera (Author), G. Perini (Author), P.F. Gambari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2001-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The SF-20 and the SF-36 are the most frequently used questionnaires for assessing the quality of life in SLE patients. The SF-36 is actually considered the most suitable for this disease, due to the inclusion of fatigue, a manifestation frequently observed in SLE patients. Using these instruments, i...