Moving cystic fibrosis care from rescue to prevention by embedding adherence measurement in routine care

Martin J Wildman; Zhe Hui Hoo

doi:10.1016/j.prrv.2014.04.007

Moving cystic fibrosis care from rescue to prevention by embedding adherence measurement in routine care

Paediatr Respir Rev. 2014 Jun:15 Suppl 1:16-8. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2014.04.007. Epub 2014 Apr 13.

Authors

Martin J Wildman¹, Zhe Hui Hoo²

Affiliations

¹ Sheffield Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Health Services Research Unit, School for Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield. Electronic address: Martin.Wildman@sth.nhs.uk.
² Sheffield Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

PMID: 24835307
DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2014.04.007

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis [CF] is a chronic disease in which preventative treatment with nebulised antibiotics can reduce pulmonary exacerbations that otherwise require rescue therapy. However, adherence is low. Making adherence to maintenance treatment visible is a crucial step towards improving adherence. In this article, we discuss how adherence data can be used to support Quality Improvement in CF through behaviour change in both people with cystic fibrosis and their clinical teams.

Keywords: Adherence; Cystic Fibrosis; Telemedicine.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Cystic Fibrosis / prevention & control*
Delivery of Health Care / standards
Humans
Patient Compliance*
Quality Improvement