The study investigates the long-term outcomes and quality of life in patients who survived hepatitis B virus-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ACLF) after hospitalization from 2011 to 2016.
A total of 223 survivors were observed, revealing that those with chronic hepatitis B-related ACLF (CHB-ACLF) had better survival rates compared to those with liver cirrhosis ACLF (CIR-ACLF), with key risk factors identified for progression to cirrhosis.
The mental health quality of life for ACLF patients was notably lower than national averages, alongside higher reported general health and body pain compared to chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis patients.