TY - JOUR
T1 - Consequences of sarcoidosis
AU - Drent, M.
AU - Strookappe, B.
AU - Hoitsma, E.
AU - de Vries, J.
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder of unknown cause(s). Less specific disabling symptoms, including fatigue and physical impairments, may have a major influence on the daily activities and the social and professional lives of the patients, resulting in a reduced quality of life. A multidisciplinary approach focusing on somatic and psychosocial aspects is recommended. Patients self-perceived knowledge about the importance of exercise and lifestyle should be improved. Developing the most appropriate therapeutic approach for sarcoidosis requires careful consideration of the possible impact of fatigue, small fiber neuropathy related symptoms, pain, cognitive functioning, and coping strategies. Personalized medicine and appropriate communication are beneficial.
AB - Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder of unknown cause(s). Less specific disabling symptoms, including fatigue and physical impairments, may have a major influence on the daily activities and the social and professional lives of the patients, resulting in a reduced quality of life. A multidisciplinary approach focusing on somatic and psychosocial aspects is recommended. Patients self-perceived knowledge about the importance of exercise and lifestyle should be improved. Developing the most appropriate therapeutic approach for sarcoidosis requires careful consideration of the possible impact of fatigue, small fiber neuropathy related symptoms, pain, cognitive functioning, and coping strategies. Personalized medicine and appropriate communication are beneficial.
U2 - 10.1016/j.ccm.2015.08.013
DO - 10.1016/j.ccm.2015.08.013
M3 - Article
C2 - 26593145
SN - 0272-5231
VL - 36
SP - 727
EP - 737
JO - Clinics in Chest Medicine
JF - Clinics in Chest Medicine
IS - 4
ER -