Publications by authors named "H Felicio"
Background: Although liver transplantation is considered to be a high-risk procedure, it is well-established as a treatment option for the cure and quality of life enhancement for individuals who suffer from diseases. Preventing an infection by hepatitis B virus through immunization schedules has been the most effective way to reduce complications, since it decreases the number of people who suffer from chronic hepatitis caused by the hepatitis B virus and eradicates its transmission.
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Background: Liver transplantation (LT) is a curative treatment option for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); recurrent HCC after liver transplantation (HCC-R) is diagnosed in 9%-16%. The objective of this study was to evaluate which factors are associated with R-HCC after liver transplantation.
Methods: This retrospective real-life study analyzed 278 LTs from 3 reference centers (2,093 LTs) in Brazil from 1988 to 2015.
Introduction: Adherence to treatment is essential for a successful liver transplantation (LT) because LT requires information, abilities, and competencies of patients and family members.
Objectives: This study sought to identify whether the information received about the LT process was enough for either patients or family members who attended a liver transplant center in a school hospital.
Methods: This was a transversal study using questionnaires to verify received information on LT.
Background: The identification of the psychological issues that impair the quality of life and the adherence to treatment in transplant candidates are important.
Objective: This study evaluated the presence of symptoms of depression and the quality of life of liver transplant candidates.
Methods: One hundred liver transplant candidates underwent a psychological analysis using the following instruments: the short form-36 (SF-36) quality of life questionnaire, the Beck depression inventory (BDI), and Structured Interviews for liver transplant candidates.
Background: The limited supply of organs restricts the number of transplantations. Studying the families who refuse donation may help to increase the number of transplantations.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study used a questionnaire to obtain information from 61 family members who had refused to donate organs from January 1997 to December 2004.