ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN LIVER TRANSPLANT PATIENTS

Thành Dương Công, Ánh Trần Ngọc, Thành Lê Văn, Huyền Trương Thị Ánh

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Introduction: Liver transplantation is the optimal treatment for patients with end-stage liver failure, significantly improving survival rates and liver function. However, post-transplant quality of life (QoL) is also an essential criterion for evaluating treatment effectiveness. Subjects and Methods: This study was conducted on liver transplant patients aged 16 years and older at the Vietnam Military Central Hospital 108. A retrospective and prospective study design was used, employing the SF-36 questionnaire to assess QoL. Factors examined included age, gender, type of liver transplantation, post-transplant duration, employment status, and mental health issues. Results: QoL improved significantly, as reflected in SF-36 scores for physical health (68.51), mental health (75.09), and physical function (82.06). However, limitations in physical activity remained (58.21 points). Influencing factors included age, gender, transplant type, post-transplant duration, employment status, and mental health. This study provides crucial information to enhance post-transplant patient care and support.

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