Health related quality of life in individuals at high risk of chronic liver disease: Impact of a community diagnostic pathway.

There was no reduction, over three or 12 months, in HRQoL identified amongst high-risk individuals progressing through the diagnostic pathway. Overall the HRQoL of participants at high risk for the development of significant CLD was lower than the UK and regional (East Midlands) norms. Furthermore, we found reduced HRQoL in those going on to receive a diagnosis of advanced liver disease compared to those without.