[Reduced quality of life in liver cirrhosis].
BACKGROUND Greater interest for quality of life in chronic diseases has been given recently. Method for examination is application of SF-36 form. In this study we followed changes in quality of life for patients with liver cirrhosis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. PATIENTS AND METHODS 45 patients suffered from liver cirrhosis, 15 in class A, 15 in class B and 15 in class C according to Child, completed answers in form SF-36. 45 healthy control volunteers completed the same form. Results of score were compared to control group and to each other. RESULTS Significantly reduced quality of life in physical functioning and role physical were in class Child A compared to control group. In class Child B significant decrease in score for physical functioning, general health perception and energy and vitality compared to Child A. In Child C 6 of 8 scores were significantly decreased compared to class Child B. Ascites decreased significantly score for quality of life in Class Child B and in class Child C portal encephalopathy decreased quality of life too. CONCLUSION Health related quality of life was reduced in liver cirrhosis. Quality of life was reduced more in disease with more complications.