Improving patient pathways for systemic lupus erythematosus: a multistakeholder pathway optimisation study.

Objective: Among the most significant challenges in SLE are the excessive diagnosis delay and the lack of coordinated care. The aim of the study was to investigate patient pathways in SLE in order to improve clinical and organisational challenges in the management of those with suspected and confirmed SLE.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of patients with SLE, healthcare providers and other representative stakeholders.