HCP Live September 7, 2024
People with chronic liver disease were more likely to experience healthcare barriers and require recurrent acute care compared to those with COPD and/or CVD.
Findings from a recent study suggest people with chronic liver disease (CLD) have an increased likelihood of experiencing healthcare barriers and a greater probability of recurrent acute care use compared to people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).1
Leveraging pooled self-reported National Health Interview Survey data representative of more than 43 million US adults, the study found more adults with CLD experienced unaffordability, organizational, and transportation-related barriers than those with COPD and CVD, likely related to the higher prevalence of socioeconomic vulnerabilities in this patient population. Additionally, results showed an increased prevalence...
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