Frequency, barriers and facilitators of adherence to treatment among people with systemic lupus erythematosus in China: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease requiring long-term therapy, where adherence critically impacts outcomes. Non-adherence remains a significant barrier to disease control, particularly in China, where healthcare disparities persist.

Objectives

This scoping review aimed to systematically map the existing evidence on the frequency, barriers and facilitators of treatment adherence among Chinese patients with SLE and to identify gaps to guide future research and interventions.

Eligibility criteria

We included studies that assessed adherence to pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological SLE treatments among Chinese adults (≥18 years). Eligible designs included observational, interventional, qualitative and mixed-method studies pu

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12366575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature