Capturing patient experience: A qualitative study of change from NAFLD to MAFLD real-time feedback

Redefinition of fatty liver disease from NAFLD to MAFLD raised disease awareness: Mexican experience

“…The notable finding of this work was the early sign that the change from NAFLD to MAFLD led to increased disease awareness among physicians, with the vast majority of them being in favor of this change to combat the burden of MAFLD in Mexico. Interestingly, similar findings were reported in recent studies from Egypt, 9,10 suggesting that the positive impact of the change may be widespread.…”

From nonalcoholic fatty liver disease to metabolic-associated fatty liver disease: Big wave or ripple?

“…31 32 33 A recent report of a semi-structured interview with 136 subjects with NAFLD showed that there was substantial trivialization of their condition. 34 Most subjects (>80%) indicated that they were not concerned at all, while in comparison, > 90% of these subjects indicated that they would be very concerned if they were told they had either hepatitis C or diabetes. Notably, 92% of subjects expressed substantial dissatisfaction with the term NAFLD, mainly as it included the term "alcohol" in its name.…”

Epidemiology and Clinical Outcomes of Metabolic (Dysfunction)-associated Fatty Liver Disease

“…17 In addition, feedback from representatives of patient advocacy groups, primary care physicians and nonhepatologists does not suggest that the name change would negatively impact disease awareness. 10,[18][19][20] Currently, the European and American liver associations are organizing a platform to discuss this issue.…”