Efficacy of a self-management program in patients with chronic viral hepatitis in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic hepatitis, mainly B or C, increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and remains an emerging issue in the globe. China has high rates of liver cancer incidence and mortality in the world. To address such challenges, adequate management of chronic hepatitis is required. Self-management education is one alternative for improving the hepatitis patients' knowledge of the disease, mental health, and clinical management.This study aimed to examine the quality of life (QOL), psychological effects, and behavioral changes of a self-management program which allows continuity of care for chronic hepatitis B and C patients.

Method

In a six-month, randomized controlled trial, we invited 73 chronic hepatitis B/C inpatients to receive (i) two face-to-face education s

SUBMITTER: Cui Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6749624 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature