Authors

  1. Grossman, Sheila PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAAN
  2. Tagliavini, Lynda B. MSN, CPNP

Abstract

There are approximately 4 million Americans diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome. This article discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and implications for home care clinicians who may encounter patients with this syndrome. Chronic pain is discussed as well as interventions to manage symptoms such fatigue, dry eyes mouth and skin.