The Impact of Community-Based Palliative Care on the Quality of Life of Patients with End-Stage Liver Disease
Abstract：End-stage liver disease (ESLD) refers to a disease caused by various chronic liver injuries that cannot meet the physiological needs of the human body, characterized primarily by decompensated liver function and severe damage. The causes of ESLD include acute decompensation of cirrhosis, advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, and chronic hepatitis B, among which chronic hepatitis B is the most common. According to a survey by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of patients infected with hepatitis B or C virus globally is approximately 325 million, and the number of chronic liver diseases progressing to ESLD is increasing year by year, posing a serious threat to patients' lives and health. Patients with ESLD often experience severe complications, leading to significant physical and psychological stress. Additionally, the treatment and care of ESLD impose a heavy economic burden on patients, causing negative emotions such as pessimism, depression, and anxiety. Therefore, in addition to routine treatment, strengthening nursing care is of great significance for improving patients' adverse emotions and enhancing their quality of life.
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Publication Date：2025-08-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-09-12(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
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