In this study, patients with SLE will be followed for \~ 5 years. Regular recordings of the data needed to score LLDAS (disease activity and treatment domains, see Franklyn L et al, Ann Rheum Dis 2016) will be collected, as well as annual recording of lupus-related damage using the SLICC\_ACR Damage Index (SDI) and quality of life using the Short Form 36 version 2 (SF36v2).
At conclusion of primary data collection, the associate of LLDAS attainment, or sustained attainment, with protection from organ damage accrual will be ascertained.