Relationship Between Quality of Life and an Educational Strategy Based on the Information Needs of Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
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https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.1368Keywords:
Quality of life, liver cirrhosis, caregiver burden, health educationAbstract
Introduction: Implementation of educational strategies in patients with liver cirrhosis has been shown to improve quality of life. However, these results may not be generalizable to all populations, as information needs vary according to sociodemographic characteristics, cultural factors, and specific determinants of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between an educational strategy—designed based on previously identified local needs—and quality of life in a population of patients with cirrhosis.
Methods: A prospective, longitudinal, analytical study was conducted at a second-level outpatient center specializing in chronic liver diseases in Cartagena (Gastropack S. A. S.). All adult patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis who attended in May 2024 were included. The intervention consisted of providing written informational materials about cirrhosis and its complications, supplemented by synchronous virtual sessions conducted by a hepatology specialist, followed by a final Q&A session. After signing informed consent, patients completed the Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire (CLDQ), and caregivers completed the Zarit Burden Interview before and after the intervention, administered by a trained interviewer.
Results: Forty patients were included, with one excluded due to death during follow-up. 64% (n = 25) were female. At the conclusion of the intervention, the CLDQ score increased by an average of 29 points (95% CI: 24–34; p < 0.001), representing a 21.8% improvement from baseline, and caregiver burden decreased by 46%.
Conclusion: An educational strategy incorporating written materials and virtual sessions significantly improved patient quality of life and reduced caregiver burden in individuals with chronic liver disease.
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