The mediational role of helplessness in psychological outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Conclusion Participants reported a high level of perceived inability to control one's disease. Helplessness fully mediated the relationship between pain and measures of anxiety, depression, and perceived stress among patients with SLE.
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Source: Lupus - January 1, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Mills SD, Azizoddin D, Gholizadeh S, Racaza GZ, Nicassio PM Tags: Lupus Source Type: research