Introduction to Cystic Fibrosis for Mental Health Care Coordinators and Providers: Collaborating to Promote Wellness.

This article serves as a primer for social workers to maximize knowledge of the psychosocial and potential behavioral health needs of individuals with CF across the life span. To best support individuals with CF, authors describe the disease-specific manifestations and outline the numerous potential clinical targets for social work to promote wellness. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of communication with the medical team and considerations for effective collaborative care.
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Source: Health and Social Work - May 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mueller AE, Georgiopoulos AM, Reno KL, Roach CM, Kvam CM, Quittner AL, Lomas P, Smith BA, Filigno SS Tags: Health Soc Work Source Type: research