Nurse Assisted Post-discharge Intervention in Decompensated Cirrhosis

"Home visits based on the concepts of Family Nursing:~The participants will receive three home visits by a nurse who is trained in the Family Nursing principles during the first 12 weeks after discharge.~The home visits will comprise of:~* Filling in the Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire.~* Therapeutic conversations including drawing and review of genogram and eco-map.~* Information about- and help to initiate contact to relevant municipal offers.~* Evidence-based information based on the patient's current problems or symptoms, base-line knowledge and receptiveness.~Follow-up telephone calls:~• After the first 12 weeks participants will be followed-up by telephone monthly during the following 12 weeks.~Pamphlet:~• All participants will receive a pamphlet with brief information regarding preventive measures and early signs of decompensation as well as relevant contact details. The pamphlet will be handed out before discharge"