Multidimensional experience of pain in adults with cirrhosis: A qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT: The incidence of liver disease is projected to increase significantly by 2030, affecting 1.5 billion of the global population and approximately 3 million in Canada. With various etiologies, the progression of liver disease to cirrhosis varies from months, years, or decades. Experiencing pain can severely debilitate a person living with this condition. However, there is limited qualitative evidence to understand the subjective pain experience of individuals with cirrhosis. Understanding this experience with cirrhosis is crucial for providing comprehensive, person-centered care. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore the multidimensional experience of pain for persons with cirrhosis. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, recruiting participants from a hepatology clinic in

SUBMITTER: Gorospe FFF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707517 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature