A Systematic Review of Medical Nutrition Therapy Guidelines for Liver Cirrhosis: Do We Agree?

Background Nutrition can play a significant role in the management of liver cirrhosis and its complications. However, adherence to the clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) is essential for the practice of evidence‐based medicine and is considered as a health‐quality indicator. Methods A systematic se...

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Published in:Nutrition in clinical practice 2020-02, Vol.35 (1), p.98-107
Main Authors: Theodoridis, Xenophon, Grammatikopoulou, Maria G., Petalidou, Arianna, Kontonika, Stamatia‐Maria, Potamianos, Spyros P., Bogdanos, Dimitrios P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ascites
consensus
enteral nutrition
evidence‐based medicine
liver cirrhosis
liver diseases
Nursing
nutrition therapy
parenteral nutrition
practice guideline
sodium‐restricted diet
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Summary:Background Nutrition can play a significant role in the management of liver cirrhosis and its complications. However, adherence to the clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) is essential for the practice of evidence‐based medicine and is considered as a health‐quality indicator. Methods A systematic search was conducted in scientific databases, and retrieved CPGs fulfilling the inclusion criteria were independently reviewed and appraised from 3 experienced researchers, based on the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II instrument. Results A total of 13 relevant CPGs were retrieved, published by 7 associations/societies, focusing on the nutrition management (enteral nutrition and/or parenteral nutrition) on cirrhosis, decompensated cirrhosis, liver transplantation, and cirrhosis‐related complications. Most CPGs scored low in the stakeholder, rigor of development, and applicability domains. Half of the CPGs recognized the need for counseling patients with cirrhosis on nutrition‐related issues. Small meals spread throughout the day, including a late‐night snack, were suggested, with protein intake ranging between 1.2 and 1.5 g/kg of body weight. In ascites, Na restriction recommendation appeared unanimous. Conclusions Several shortcomings and bias were recognized in cirrhosis‐related medical nutrition therapy CPGs, indicating the need of improving CPG methodology.
ISSN:0884-5336
1941-2452
DOI:10.1002/ncp.10393