Consultation liaison psychiatry in systemic lupus erythematosus: literature review

Abstract

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease that attacks various systems. In SLE, there are also psychiatric manifestations; in this condition, you need to consult a psychiatric team to get an assessment. We aimed to describe psychiatric companion consultation in cases of SLE with psychiatric manifestations.

Methods: This article was written using a literature review method, collecting data according to inclusion criteria through search engines such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar.

Results: It was found that SLE patients exhibit psychiatric manifestations, including depression, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety, symptoms of mania, and psychosis, placing them at risk of suicide. Therefore, a liaison is necessary to ensure further follow-up regarding psychiatric concerns in SLE patients.

Conclusion: Patients with SLE can experience psychiatric symptoms such as depression, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety, symptoms of mania, and psychosis, placing them at risk of suicide. Therefore, treatment and consultation with a psychiatric team are necessary to manage SLE cases with psychiatric manifestations and enhance the quality of treatment provided.