Barriers to Lactulose Adherence in Patients with Cirrhosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy.

Kenneth W ChowBrittney M IbrahimJung J YumAn DangLong DangKuan-Ting ChenNicholas J JacksonSammy Saab

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2023)

We identified several factors that contribute to lactulose non-adherence among patients treated for HE. Many of these factors are potentially modifiable. Patient and care-giver education are critical to assure adherence. Pharmacists and nurses are an essential but underutilized aspect of education regarding proper medication use.

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