A Retrospective Study of Real World Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C

Treatment Outcomes in the Management of Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C: A Case Study of Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, University of Bangkok Metropolis

This retrospective, observational study will assess the real world treatment out comes in the management of patients with chronic hepatitis C. No prospective ass essment or procedure with patients during this study will be conducted. Data wil l be collected from patient medical records of the year 2000-2011.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients newly diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C during the year 2000 to 2010
• Availability of data for at least 6 months following the diagnosis date

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who participated in an investigational clinical trial
• Co-infection with hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis D, and/or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• Patients with known severe medical conditions that are contraindicated to HCV treatment