Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine  2016;40(4):745-750

doi:10.5535/arm.2016.40.4.745

A Comprehensive Rehabilitation Approach in a Patient With Serious Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Yong Jae KO 1 ; Yang Gyun LEE ; Ji Woong PARK ; Sung Ho AHN ; Jin Myoung KWAK ; Yoon Hee CHOI

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Keywords

Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE); International Classification of Functioning; Disability and Health; Rehabilitation

Country

Republic 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.