The Health Care Burden of Hepatic Encephalopathy

Authors

Kevin B. Harris, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Humberto C. Gonzalez, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Stuart C. Gordon, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Harris KB, Gonzalez HC, and Gordon SC. The Health Care Burden of Hepatic Encephalopathy. Clin Liver Dis 2024; 28(2):265-272.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2024

Publication Title

Clinics in liver disease

Abstract

Hepatic encephalopathy-a common and debilitating complication of cirrhosis-results in major health care burden on both patients and caregivers through direct and indirect costs. In addition to risk of falls, inability to work and drive, patients with hepatic encephalopathy often require hospital admission (and often readmission), and many require subacute care following hospitalization. The costs and psychological impact of liver transplantation often ensue. As the prevalence of chronic liver disease increases throughout the United States, the health care burden of hepatic encephalopathy will continue to grow.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; United States; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Caregiver Burden; Hospitalization; Liver Cirrhosis; Costs and Cost Analysis

PubMed ID

38548438

ePublication

ePub ahead of print

Volume

28

Issue

2

First Page

265

Last Page

272