N Lacević1, N Vanis, I Bratović. 1. Klinika za gastroenterohepatologiju, Klinicki centar Univerziteta u Sarajevu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Greater interest for quality of life in chronic diseases has been given recently. Method for examination is application of SF-36 form. In this study we followed changes in quality of life for patients with liver cirrhosis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 45 patients suffered from liver cirrhosis, 15 in class A, 15 in class B and 15 in class C according to Child, completed answers in form SF-36. 45 healthy control volunteers completed the same form. Results of score were compared to control group and to each other. RESULTS: Significantly reduced quality of life in physical functioning and role physical were in class Child A compared to control group. In class Child B significant decrease in score for physical functioning, general health perception and energy and vitality compared to Child A. In Child C 6 of 8 scores were significantly decreased compared to class Child B. Ascites decreased significantly score for quality of life in Class Child B and in class Child C portal encephalopathy decreased quality of life too. CONCLUSION: Health related quality of life was reduced in liver cirrhosis. Quality of life was reduced more in disease with more complications.
BACKGROUND: Greater interest for quality of life in chronic diseases has been given recently. Method for examination is application of SF-36 form. In this study we followed changes in quality of life for patients with liver cirrhosis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 45 patients suffered from liver cirrhosis, 15 in class A, 15 in class B and 15 in class C according to Child, completed answers in form SF-36. 45 healthy control volunteers completed the same form. Results of score were compared to control group and to each other. RESULTS: Significantly reduced quality of life in physical functioning and role physical were in class Child A compared to control group. In class Child B significant decrease in score for physical functioning, general health perception and energy and vitality compared to Child A. In Child C 6 of 8 scores were significantly decreased compared to class Child B. Ascites decreased significantly score for quality of life in Class Child B and in class Child C portal encephalopathy decreased quality of life too. CONCLUSION: Health related quality of life was reduced in liver cirrhosis. Quality of life was reduced more in disease with more complications.