Using photovoice to investigate patient experiences of lupus nephritis in Canada

OBJECTIVE: Lupus nephritis (LN) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, affecting up to 60% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The perspectives of patients with SLE have been explored; however, little is known of the lived experiences of patients with LN. METHODS: Patients aged ≥18 years with biopsy-proven pure or mixed International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society Class III, IV or V LN were purposefully …