Audit of factors associated with liver service referrral for hep B

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Evaluation of factors that are associated with liver specialist services referral among Chronic Hepatitis B cases in the North East of Scotland in a cross sectional survey.

• IRAS ID

  201402

• Contact name

  Emmanuel Okpo

• Contact email

  emmanuel.okpo@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Liverpool

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 2 months, 2 days

• Research summary

  What factors are associated with liver specialist services referral of chronic hepatitis B (CHBV) cases in North East Scotland?
  It is known that less than 10% of those diagnosed with CHBV attend liver specialist services for regular review. With regular review and monitoring, cases can improve self management of their condition and may be suitable for treatment, this can reduce risk of developing complications of the infection such as chirrosis and liver cancer. A cross sectional survey, using available data aims to uncover the factors associated with referral to liver specialist services. The conclusions reached will be used by clinic services and Public Health to work collaboratively to re-model services to improve specialsit services accessibility

• REC name

  London - Central Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  16/LO/0728

• Date of REC Opinion

  13 Apr 2016

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion