Journal article
Counterbalancing patient demands with evidence: Results from a pan-canadian randomized clinical trial of brief supportive-expressive group psychotherapy for women with systemic lupus erythematosus
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Brief Supportive-Expressive Group Psychotherapy as an adjunct to standard medical care in reducing psychological distress, medical symptoms, and health care costs and improving quality of life in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
METHODS: A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 133 SLE female patients from 9 clinics across Canada. Clinical and psychosocial measures were taken at baseline, …
Authors
Dobkin PL; Da Costa D; Joseph L; Fortin PR; Edworthy S; Barr S; Ensworth S; Esdaile JM; Beaulieu A; Zummer M
Journal
Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 88–99
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 2002
DOI
10.1207/s15324796abm2402_05
ISSN
0883-6612