ArticleGastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench2019
The effect of nutritional education and continuous monitoring on clinical symptoms, knowledge, and quality of life in patients with cirrhosis.
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- Associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and HCC occurrence in patients with cirrhosis.JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology · 2025Article
- Development of Nutritional Counseling Materials for ASD Children: Focusing on the Food Exchange List.Clinical nutrition research · 2025Article
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- Navigating Cirrhosis: A Comprehensive Review of Liver Scoring Systems for Diagnosis and Prognosis.Cureus · 2024Review
- Measuring Medication Use, Obstacles, and Knowledge in Individuals With Cirrhosis.Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association · 2023Article
- Adverse outcomes after non-hepatic surgeries in patients with alcoholic liver diseases: a propensity-score matched study.BMC gastroenterology · 2022Article
- Clinical effect of nighttime snacking on patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2022Article
- Relationship between symptoms and both stage of change in adopting a healthy life style and quality of life in patients with liver cirrhosis: a cross-sectional study.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2021Article
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- Nutrition in Chronic Liver Disease: Consensus Statement of the Indian National Association for Study of the Liver.Journal of clinical and experimental hepatologyReview
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Abstract
aimIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention in patients with liver cirrhosis.
backgroundLiver cirrhosis is end stage of liver diseases with many complications that affects quality of life and nutritional status in cirrhotic patients. Today, educational intervention and nutritional counseling is a key factor for preventing disease process and improving quality of life in patients with chronic diseases.
methodsThis quasi-experimental, non-randomized, pre and post intervention were conducted as a pilot study on cirrhotic patients. Educational intervention and nutritional counseling were performed in clinical visits and via guide booklet. Chronic liver disease questionnaire (CLDQ) and knowledge questionnaire were used to assess patients' quality of life and knowledge. Blood samples were taken before and after intervention for assessment of laboratory outcomes.
resultsOne hundred and seven patients referred to Research Center for enrolling in the trial. Twenty-eight did not meet inclusion criteria and seven patients were excluded from the study for lack of proper follow-up. Final analyses were done on 72 patients. Quality of life and knowledge of cirrhotic patients improved significantly after educational intervention (P < 0.0001). Biochemical characteristics were not changed significantly. Ascites and edema were improved significantly (P = 0.005 and P = 0.002, respectively). There was significant difference before and after intervention in the days of hospitalization (P = 0.001).
conclusionWe concluded a simple educational intervention and continuous monitoring for 6 months can affect clinical outcomes, quality of life, hospital admissions days, and knowledge of patients with cirrhosis.
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