Rehabilitation of Lupus

Paper Summary:

The paper focuses on rehabilitation issues related to both the physical symptoms of the disease and the psycho-emotional and psychosocial reaction to these symptoms. The writer attempts to explain rehabilitation efforts, noting that it is first necessary to understand the basic nature of the disease.

Table of Contents:
Nature of Lupus
Significance of the Issue
Medication Issues
Psychological and Psychosocial Problems
Dealing With The Differential Effects of the Disease
Vocational Issues
Life Management Issues
Special Groups
Summary and Recommendations

From the Paper:

"The exact cause of lupus is unknown. However, it is currently believed that the condition develops as the result of a combination of factors (Kostyak, 1995). For example, a person's genetic make-up and exposure to certain unknown trigger factors may provide the right environment in which lupus can develop. It is suspected that people inherit something from their parents that predisposes them to develop lupus; however, they are not necessarily pre-destined to develop lupus, but they may be more susceptible to the onset of the condition when exposed to certain trigger factors (Kostyak, 1995). Trigger factors include: ultra-violet light; certain prescription drugs, infection; certain antibiotics; and possibly hormonal changes."

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