A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approach in a Patient With Serious Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
10.5535/arm.2016.40.4.745
- Author:
Yong Jae KO
1
;
Yang Gyun LEE
;
Ji Woong PARK
;
Sung Ho AHN
;
Jin Myoung KWAK
;
Yoon Hee CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. yoonhee.choi83@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE);
International Classification of Functioning;
Disability and Health;
Rehabilitation
- MeSH:
Adult;
Cerebral Infarction;
Female;
Humans;
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System*;
Peripheral Nervous System;
Polyneuropathies;
Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome;
Quality of Life;
Rehabilitation*
- From:Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
2016;40(4):745-750
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) involves the central and peripheral nervous system in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is essential to specify the problems faced by patients with NPSLE because it causes diverse disabilities and impairs quality of life. After performing a comprehensive evaluation, tailored management should be provided for the patient's specific problems. We report here the case of a 30-year-old female with SLE who experienced serious neuropsychiatric symptoms cerebral infarction followed by posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome and peripheral polyneuropathy. We systemically assessed the patient using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model as a clinical problem-solving tool and provided comprehensive rehabilitation by focusing on her problems.
