Lupus & antiphospholipid syndrome
Indicators of Functional Disability by Receipt of Disability Benefits Among Individuals With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors' conclusion
Receipt of disability benefits may be an incomplete marker of functioning.
Study context
- Population
- Individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) from a population-based SLE cohort (mean age 46.2 years, 91.7% women, 82.6% Black)
- Participants
- 443 individuals
- Exposure
- Receipt vs no receipt of disability benefits
- Outcome
- Prevalence of potential functional disability indicators (functioning impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions)
Methodological detailspopulation-based SLE cohort, multivariable logistic regression, adjusted prevalence estimates (postestimation margins)
- Population-based SLE cohort
- Multivariable logistic regression
- Adjusted prevalence estimates (postestimation margins)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Impaired physical performance (SPPB score ≤ 10)
P < 0.001
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Impaired fluid cognition (NIH Toolbox composite < 77.5)
P = 0.01
Self-reported physical limitations (T-score < 35)
P < 0.001
Difficulty with ≥ 1 IADL
P < 0.001
Difficulty with ≥ 1 BADL
P < 0.001
Work restriction (any effect of health on ability to work)
P = 0.09
Restricted community mobility
P < 0.001
Original publication
Indicators of Functional Disability by Receipt of Disability Benefits Among Individuals With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. J Rheumatol. Published 15 March 2025. doi:10.
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