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Table 2 The content of four educational sessions

From: Effects of a self-care program on quality of life of cirrhotic patients referring to Tehran Hepatitis Center

Session 1

Nature of the disease

Etiology, transmission route, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management and complications

Session 2

Coping strategies in systemic symptoms

Fatigue, dry mouth and, pruritus

Session 3

Coping strategies in worry, nutrition

Anxiety, relaxation techniques, diet and nutrition,

Session 4

Muscular cramps, Medical therapies

Medical regimen and its side effects, and relieving factors