Retrospective analysis of a dedicated care pathway for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in an integrated US healthcare s
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RESEARCH ARTICLE
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Retrospective analysis of a dedicated care pathway for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in an integrated US healthcare system demonstrates support of weight management and improved ALT Heather Patton1,2* , Raoul Burchette3, Stephanie Tovar3, Jose Pio3, Jiaxiao Shi3 and Lisa M. Nyberg1,3
Abstract Background: A care pathway for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Kaiser Permanente San Diego, California was instituted in August 2017 to improve efficiency of disease staging and promote lifestyle modification. Methods: The NAFLD Care Pathway includes: (1) patient education (2) vibration controlled transient elastography (VCTE) examination (3) hepatology consultation for VCTE ≥ 8 kPa and (4) referral to weight management (WM). Patients referred to the pathway during the first 6 months of its implementation were studied for adherence to its components and impact on weight change and ALT values in the 12 months following referral. Retrospective assessment of WM participation, change in weight, and change in ALT were evaluated in the 12-months following referral and compared to changes 12-months prior. Student’s t-test or Wilcoxon signed rank test were used as appropriate (p
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