Table 2 Steps in follow-up of the control group

Baseline appointment

1. Socio-demographic data

1. Clarify queries on SLE^a

1. Information on tests for next appointment

2. Disease activity and clinical manifestations

2. Counseling on lifestyle changes, use of sunscreen, and healthy eating

2. Annotations on the patient’s medication chart

3. Current medication

3. Distribution of information leaflets on SLE

3. Schedule next appointment

4. Quality of life

5. Drug therapy adherence

Subsequent appointments

1. Clarify any remaining queries on SLE, treatment, and medication

1. Information on tests for next appointment

2. Counseling on healthy habits

2. Annotations on the patient’s medication chart

3. Schedule next appointment