The Lupus Foundation of America has published a new study in the latest issue of Arthritis Care & Research identifying high-impact solutions that address inequitable health outcomes in lupus due to adverse social determinants of health.
Addressing health and healthcare disparities linked to negative social determinants of health is a key goal in the management of lupus, as disparities in outcomes can be stark. Increasing the visibility of potential solutions and aligning healthcare professionals, policymakers and patient advocates on top priorities can enable more efficient and effective contributions to healthcare equity and ultimately improve health outcomes for people living with lupus.
Following LFA’s comprehensive review of potential solutions and initiatives currently underway in the field, they convened an advisory panel of lupus experts to evaluate, further define and classify each recommended solution based on feasibility, impact, and costs.
Through a consensus-based approach that included iterative reviews, in-depth discussions and surveying, the panel aligned on 33 high-impact solutions, which were classified into four key categories: Financial Safety Net, Patient Education and Shared Decision-Making, Physician Education, and Other Solutions.
The paper, which can be accessed here, provides a framework for focusing efforts on interventions that can make a meaningful difference and have a high impact on improving the quality of life for people living with lupus.
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