Welcome to SLAKE, the Systemic Lupus Assessment score for Essential Knowledge

SLAKE is an innovative online tool designed to help patients living with lupus to take control and better understand this complex disease.

SLAKE has been developed within a large community, under the umbrella of the European Reference Network (ERN) for Rare Connective Tissue & Musculoskeletal diseases (ReCONNET), with a major role of the Europe Lupus patient association Lupus Europe.

There are 44 questions taken at random from a pool of 400 questions which will test how well you understand 11 different lupus areas.

The typical completion time for SLAKE is around 15 minutes

As you engage with the tool, you will receive a lupus knowledge score for each domain as well as an overall lupus knowledge score. 

This feedback is intended to guide you in identifying areas where further education could be beneficial, ultimately improving your ability to manage your health effectively.

It is important to approach your scores with an open mind. A lower score in certain areas should not be seen as a setback; rather, it is an opportunity to pinpoint specific topics for further exploration and understanding.

SLAKE is here to support your lupus journey, helping you recognize where you can deepen your knowledge to enhance your overall care. Embrace this chance to learn as your grow your knowledge about the challenges of lupus.

Antonin SATRIN (MD) and Laurent ARNAUD (MD, PhD), on behalf of the international SLAKE team