Psychological Burden of Hepatic Encephalopathy on Patients and Caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is common in advanced cirrhosis and is characterized by marked neuropsychiatric abnormalities. However, despite its severity and effects on brain function, the impact of HE on psychological status of patients has not been adequately assessed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of HE on psychological status of patients and their informal caregivers.

Methods

Fifteen patients with cirrhosis and episodic or persistent HE and their corresponding informal caregivers were included. Semistructured interviews were performed in patients and caregivers. Quality of life (QoL) was assessed by the short-form 36 in both patients and caregivers, and the Zarit burden score was measured in caregivers. The analysis of interviews was performe

SUBMITTER: Fabrellas N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7263656 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature