Patient and family perceptions of telehealth as part of the cystic fibrosis care model during COVID-19

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic multisystem disease that necessitates frequent clinical care and regular follow up. Survival in CF has improved, in part due to the consolidation of chronic CF care amongst multidisciplinary specialist teams and age-specific care centers [1]. National and international CF care guidelines recommend regular visits and frequent communication with providers at an accredited CF Care center, and this care model has been shown to improve clinical and respiratory outcomes when compared to those managed regionally [2,3].

Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - March 25, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Davis Jaclyn, NeSmith Andrew, Perkins Ryan, Bailey Julianna, Siracusa Christopher, Chaudary Nauman, M. Powers, Sawicki Gregory S, Solomon George M Tags: Original Article Source Type: research