Work disability in systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review protocol of contributing factors and return-to-work facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting multiple body parts. With a fluctuating range of symptoms, SLE imposes significant challenges and limitations on individuals at work. The objective of this review is to synthesise the existing literature on work disability in patients with SLE and identify factors associated with work disability and facilitators of returning to work (RTW).

Methods and analysis

This systematic review is registered with PROSPERO (CRD420251011567). This protocol followed the PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for Protocols) guidelines. The search will be conducted using Business Source Premier, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus and Web of

SUBMITTER: Nowrouzi-Kia B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12574365 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature