Mario Romeo, Marcello Dallio, Marina Cipullo, Annachiara Coppola, Chiara Mazzarella, Simone Mammone, Giorgia Iadanza, Carmine Napolitano, Paolo Vaia, Lorenzo Ventriglia, Alessandro Federico
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Abstract
Objectives: This review emphasizes a novel, multidisciplinary, coordinated approach in the management of chronic liver diseases (CLDs).
Background: Chronic liver diseases represent a significant global health burden, marked by a notable shift in the prevalence patterns from virus-related to metabolic and alcohol-related entities. Malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia exert a substantial impact on patients with cirrhosis, affecting 75%-90% of cases and escalating as the disease progresses. The European Association for the Study of the Liver recommends a comprehensive approach to nutritional care, emphasizing the need for detailed assessments in patients with cirrhosis, using diverse tools such as computed tomography scans, bioelectrical impedance analysis, and evaluations of muscle function. Considering the prevalence of nutritional and psychological disorders in the CLD population, the treatment of these patients should be founded indispensably on a multidisciplinary approach.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted of the PubMed, MEDLINE, and SCOPUS databases to identify trials investigating the health effects of nutritional and psychological assessments in patients with CLD.
Results: In dealing with the treatment of patients with CLD, an exploration of the psychological domain emerges as crucial, because psychological distress, especially depression, exerts a tangible influence on patient outcomes. Thus, the engagement of psychologists and/or psychotherapists, who might use techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, could enhance patients' comprehension of nutritional implications in their treatment and make them more aware of their illness.
Conclusion: The review emphasizes the relevance of both nutritional and psychological assessments in patients with CLD that could improve patient education on the pivotal role of nutrition in disease management. Randomized controlled trials evaluating the combined impact of nutritional and psychological support are recommended to further investigate this complex clinical landscape.
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Nutrition Reviews is a highly cited, monthly, international, peer-reviewed journal that specializes in the publication of authoritative and critical literature reviews on current and emerging topics in nutrition science, food science, clinical nutrition, and nutrition policy. Readers of Nutrition Reviews include nutrition scientists, biomedical researchers, clinical and dietetic practitioners, and advanced students of nutrition.
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