Publications by authors named "Neely Lerman"
Lupus Sci Med
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Adolescents with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) experience high rates of mental health (MH) issues, but screening rates for these problems were only 15% at a pediatric clinic before an improvement initiative began.
- The aim was to increase screening for depression and anxiety among cSLE patients aged 12-18 from 15% to 80% by implementing a structured screening workflow and providing training for healthcare providers.
- Over 21 months, screening rates improved significantly, peaking at 100%, with 45% of screened individuals showing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, leading to increased patient satisfaction and referrals to mental health services.
