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Effects on Liver Cirrhotic Patient's Health Related Quality of Life by a Nurse-led Clinic: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating risk factors, self-care, and 4 other interventions for Liver Cirrhosis. Completed, enrolled 167 participants across 6 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study compare the effects of traditional follow-up by physician with a combined follow-up alternately by physician and nurse-led clinic. The main variable is; health related quality of Life. Participants are randomized into control group or intervention group.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
monitoring risk factors due to deterioration of the liver disease
information and motivation to adherence to self-care instructions and medical treatment
nutritional assessment and activities to prevent malnutrition
motivation of lifestyle changes essential for disease progress and
psychosocial care.
compensated disease once yearly, decompensated disease twice a month to every third month