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Hand function and performance of daily activities in systemic lupus erythematosus
Arthritis Care and Research , 10/06/08

Johnsson PM et al. – A majority of the study group had hand problems and almost half of the group experienced difficulties in performing daily activities due to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The most affected activity area was productivity, where reduced grip force, fumbling, and pain were the most interfering body functions.

Methods

Study to investigate hand problems in SLE and to explore consequences on the ability to perform daily activities
109 pts completed a questionnaire assessing hand problems in terms of deficits in body structures
Pts also answered questions about performance of daily activities and how were they affected

Results

73% of pts experienced hand problems and 42% reported interference with performance of daily activities
Problems from body structures of the hand were distributed evenly over joints and tendons/muscles
Reduced grip force and activity-induced pain were most common reported problems
Most affected activity area was productivity
Reduced grip force followed by fumbling and pain were the most frequently reported body functions

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