Effect of Continuous Care Model on Patient’s Knowledge and Health Outcome Regarding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | ||
| Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 38, Issue 3, August 2025 PDF (1.45 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.457099 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Shimaa Ahmed Abdelameed Goda1; Reham EL Ashery Ashery2; Maha Hamdy Mahmoud3; , Salwa Attia Mohamed4 | ||
| 1Demonstrator of Medical Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing Fayoum University, Egypt. | ||
| 2Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nu 2University, Egypt | ||
| 3Assistant Professor of Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Faculty of Medicine , Fayoum University | ||
| 4Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing Fayoum University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease which can impact several body systems or organs, resulting in a range of clinical symptoms. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of continuous care model on Patient’s knowledge and health outcome regarding systemic lupus erythematosus. Research design: Quasi-experimental research design was utilized to conduct study. Setting: The study was conducted at Department of Rheumatology and Outpatient Clinics at Fayoum University Hospital. Sample: Purposive sample of 60 patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Data collection tools: Tool I: Structured Interview Questionnaire: It consisted of two parts: Part A: The Patient's Demographic Characteristics. Part B: Medical data. Tool II: Patient's Knowledge Regarding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Tool (III) : Lupus Patient Reported Outcomes (Lupus PRO). Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in the patient's total knowledge and health outcomes score post one and three months of continuous care model application compared with pre implementation. Conclusion: Continuous care model efficiently improved systemic lupus patients’ knowledge and reported outcomes. Recommendations: Implementing continuous care model for all individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus to improve their knowledge and their health outcomes. | ||
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