Effect of an Educational Program on Health Related Quality of Life among Patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.

Yasser Elkosier, Nehad; Abd Elkader Ali, Heba; Ali Ebrahim, Rawia

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2025.444380

Effect of an Educational Program on Health Related Quality of Life among Patients with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease.

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¹ P. hd. student, Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

² Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

³ Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2025.444380

Abstract

Background: Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a multisystem condition that affects both physical and psychological well-being, leading to impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Aim of the study: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational program on health related quality of life among patients with Metabolic associated fatty liver disease. Research design: A quasi-experimental (pre-post-test) design was used. Subjects: The study included 81 adult patients with MAFLD. Setting: The internal medicine department and hepatology and gastroenterology outpatient clinics at Benha University Hospital. Tools of data collection: Tool I: Structured Interview Questionnaire and Tool II: The chronic liver disease questionnaire for Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Results: Before the educational program, 86.4% of the studied patients had poor knowledge about MAFLD. This improved to 84% immediately after the program and 75.3% three months later. Regarding HRQOL, 64.2% had poor levels pre-program, whereas 61.7% and 74.1% showed high HRQOL one month and three months post-program respectively. Conclusion: A significant statistical improvement in knowledge about MAFLD was found post program implementation. There was a significant statistical improvement in health related quality of life post program implementation. There was a highly significant correlation between knowledge levels and HRQOL domains one month and three months post program implementation. Recommendations: Continuous educational and training programs are recommended for patients with MAFLD to enhance knowledge, support informed decision-making, and improve health outcomes and quality of life.

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