Effect of Health Promotion Program on Quality of Life for Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. This leads to long-term (chronic) inflammation. Also Lupus is characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Good health promotion is essential to managing lupus; as individuals with SLE can improve their prognosis by learning about the many aspects of the illness as well as closely monitoring their own health with their care providers and maintain their quality of life (Ebertsias, et al., 2011). Aim of the study: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of health promotion program on the quality of life for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus through the following: 7. Assessing the quality of life for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. 8. Planning and implementing health promotion program for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. 9. Evaluating the effect of health promotion program on the quality of life for patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.