Supportive and palliative care in people with cirrhosis: international systematic review of the perspective of patients, family members and health professionals

Advanced liver cirrhosis is characterised by the development of clinical complications of portal hypertension or liver insufficiency [1]. It is a growing international public health problem due to increases in alcohol consumption, rates of obesity and viral hepatitis [2 –5]. It often affects people of working age [2,6] and is the third most common cause of premature death in the United Kingdom (UK) [7].
Source: Journal of Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research