Massachusetts General Hospital
This research study is evaluating a program that entails a healthcare at home intervention for people with advanced liver disease.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients ≥ 18 years old with diagnosis of cirrhosis based on histology, radiology, and/or elastography presenting to the emergency department or inpatient general medicine service 2. Patients must have one of the following: 1. Ascites (requiring diuretics or serial large volume paracenteses) 2. Hepatic hydrothorax (requiring diuretics) 3. Hepatic encephalopathy (requiring medications) Exclusion Criteria: All existing MGB home hospital criteria apply, with the following taking precedent for this specific condition 1. History of solid organ transplantati…
The Hepatology Home Hospital intervention entails the following: patient-reported symptoms and vital signs with appropriate triggers for phone calls and home visits, and regular communication with hepatology clinicians regarding care delivered at home to ensure continuity of care.
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