Predictors of health-related quality of life in outpatients with cirrhosis: results from a prospective cohort

Maja Thiele, Gro Askgaard, Hans Bording Timm, Ole Hamberg, Lise L Gluud

Abstract

Background. Cirrhosis may lead to a poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL), which should be taken into consideration when addressing the cirrhotic outpatient. Methods. Prospective cohort study evaluating predictors of HRQOL in outpatients with cirrhosis. Patients with overt hepatic encephalopathy at baseline were excluded. HRQOL was evaluated at baseline using the six point Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire. Predictors of low quality of life scores (
Original languageEnglish
JournalHepatitis Research and Treatment
Volume2013
Pages (from-to)479639
Number of pages6
ISSN2090-1364
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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