Effectiveness of Exercises on Quality of Life in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic progressive autoimmune disease that produces a significant negative impact on patients’ quality of life which influencing both physical and psychological well-being. Patients with SLE reported significantly worse quality of life in comparison with other chronic patients and even the general population. Because the chronic nature of SLE, quality of life is an important factor in patients’ overall health and there is a need for better understanding of the impact of the illness on patients on life (Moldovan et al., 2011). There is evidence that exercise improves one’s quality of life. There is evidence that exercise improves one’s quality of life. However, there is a need for further research about exploring the beneficial effects of exercise on quality of life in SLE population. Aim: to examine the effects of exercise intervention on quality of life among patients with SLE. Methods: A quasi-experimental (prepost test) design was used. The study was conducted at the Chronic Illness Clinics in Menoufia University Hospital, at Shebin El-Kom district, Menoufia Governorate. A convenient sample of 70 patients was recruited. Tools: A Semi Structured Demographic Sheet; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (SLESQOL); Designed Observational Sheet to record patients' daily performance and duration of exercises per week. Results: there was a highly statistically significant differences between the study and the control group regarding the quality of life score post intervention (123.0±8.47),(183.88±7.26) respectively with a p value ≤ 0.001. Also, there is a relationship between Quality of Life and gender & educational level in the study group post intervention. Conclusion: adding exercise to patient schedule had a great effect on improving quality of life in patients with SLE. Recommendation: Encouraging individuals with SLE to increase their physical daily activity and increase their awareness about the psychological beneficial effects of exercise in improving quality of life.
Authors and Affiliations
Fayza Kamel, Naglaa Mohamed El-Mokadem, Om Mohamed Abd El Latif, Atef Abo AL Soud
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