Management strategies for patients with chronic viral hepatitis during the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic / 临床肝胆病杂志

ABSTRACT

During the severe epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China, some patients with chronic viral hepatitis have difficulties in attending the hospital and getting medical treatment. This article introduces the management strategies for patients with chronic viral hepatitis in medical institutions, including long prescription to improve patients’ compliance, long-distance online outpatient service, participation of community health service centers in management, medication guidance for patients by pharmacists, and nurses’ participation in improving patients’ self-management ability. At the same time, patients should also strengthen the self-management of life style and take protective measures when going out. With the efforts of both doctors and patients, proper management of patients with chronic viral hepatitis will be achieved during this special period.