Health-related quality of life and psychological correlates in patients listed for liver transplantation

Gutteling, J. J.; Man, Robert A. de; Busschbach, Jan J. V.; Darlington, Anne‐Sophie

doi:10.1007/s12072-007-9035-0

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“…Although this psychiatric comorbidity is common in all CLD, most of the published studies are based on an estimate of depression and anxiety in liver transplant candidate or patients after liver transplatation 7,29,14,15,27 , and patients with chronic viral hepatitis [28][29][30] . As reported in the literature, there is no difference in the level of depression and anxiety among candidates for liver transplantation and patients with liver disease who are not on the list for transplantation 24 , and therefore we estimate that the scores for depression and anxiety between these two groups of patients are comparable 15 .…”

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Assessment of depression and anxiety in patients with chronic liver disease

Popović¹,

Culafic²,

Kisić-Tepavčević³

et al. 2015

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Assessment of depression and anxiety in patients with chronic liver disease

Popović¹,

Culafic²,

Kisić-Tepavčević³

et al. 2015

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“…Individuals with ESLD have elevated rates of depression and anxiety, and associated decreases in QOL (8, 9). Restricted social functioning and low religious faith have been linked to poor QOL in persons with hepatitis C virus (10).…”

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Illness Apprehension, Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Liver Transplant Candidates: Implications for Psychosocial Interventions

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Objective End stage liver disease is associated with diminished quality of life. Numerous physical and psychosocial problems that impact quality of life are common in those undergoing evaluation for liver transplantation. Identifying which of these challenges are most closely associated with quality of life would be helpful in developing priority targets for evidence-based interventions specific to those undergoing transplant evaluation. Method 108 adults undergoing psychological assessment for liver transplant completed clinical interview, neuropsychological testing, and self-report inventories of depression, anxiety, cognitive appraisal characteristics, support resources, and quality of life. Results Multiple regression analyses revealed that while emotional symptoms (anxiety and depression) were primarily associated with mental quality of life, illness apprehension was the only variable uniquely associated with physical quality of life after accounting for severity of liver disease, cognitive status, emotional symptoms, and support resources. Conclusion Findings suggest that psychosocial interventions prioritizing reduction of illness related fear and symptoms of anxiety/depression will likely have the greatest impact on quality of life in persons with end stage liver disease awaiting transplantation.

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“…[31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40] The sample sizes of such studies have ranged from 20 to 247. [31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40] Various instruments have been used to measure and diagnose depression including self-rating scales like Beck Depression Inventory; clinician rated scale like Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and structured interviews with professionals. The rates of depression have varied from 4.5% 31 to 64%.…”

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Liver Transplant—Psychiatric and Psychosocial Aspects

Grover

Sarkar

2012

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology

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Liver transplantation is a life saving surgical procedure that is associated with improved longevity and enhanced quality of life. The number of successful liver transplants is growing worldwide. The procedure requires a dedicated and trained team of experts. A psychiatrist plays an important role in such a team. Psychiatric and psychosocial assessment is considered imperative to evaluate the candidate's suitability as a transplant recipient. Many psychiatric disorders may lead to the need for liver transplant, and if kept unchecked can adversely affect outcomes. Psychiatric problems arising in the post-transplant period may also require intervention of the psychiatrist. The donor too needs to be evaluated adequately to assess for psychological fitness for the procedure. This article provides broad overview of the various psychiatric and psychosocial issues pertaining to liver transplantation.

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Health-related quality of life and psychological correlates in patients listed for liver transplantation

Cited by 19 publications

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Assessment of depression and anxiety in patients with chronic liver disease

Assessment of depression and anxiety in patients with chronic liver disease

Illness Apprehension, Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Liver Transplant Candidates: Implications for Psychosocial Interventions

Liver Transplant—Psychiatric and Psychosocial Aspects

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