Abstract
Objective: This article sought to conduct a literature review addressing how liver transplantation can significantly influence the quality of life (QOL) of patients with liver disease. Bibliographic review: Several elements can affect the QOL of transplant patients, such as age, the use of immunosuppressants and postoperative complications, such as the metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular repercussions. Studies show that QOL improves significantly after liver transplantation (TF), at all ages, producing improvements in physical well-being, providing less restriction on social and leisure activities. Although patients who receive TF experience improvements in QOL, many report difficulties in returning to work, dealing with abdominal, systemic symptoms and fatigue, development of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, anxiety and depression. Final consideration: Thus, it is necessary to monitor patients by a multidisciplinary health team so that the transplant is assisted throughout the process, thus increasing survival, and consequently promoting an improvement in well-being.