Standards for the care of people with cystic fibrosis (CF); Planning for a longer life

Andrea Gramegna, Charlotte Addy, Lorna Allen, Egil Bakkeheim, Catherine Brown, Thomas Daniels, Gwyneth Davies, Jane C Davies, Ken De Marie, Damian Downey, Imogen Felton, Sylvia Hafkemeyer, Samia Hamouda, Victoria Kendall, Ulrika Lindberg, Milan Macek, Sarah Mayell, Oren Pearlsman, Michael S Schechter, Lidia SalvatoriDorota Sands, Carsten Schwarz, Michal Shteinberg, Julia Taylor, Jennifer L Taylor-Cousar, David Taylor-Robinson, Bethan Watkins, Marieke Verkleij, Amanda Bevan, Carlo Castellani, Pavel Drevinek, Silvia Gartner, Elise Lammertyn, Eddie Edwina C Landau, Peter G Middleton, Barry J Plant, Alan R Smyth, Silke van Koningsbruggen-Rietschel, Pierre-Régis Burgel, Kevin W Southern

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

13 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

This is the final of four papers updating standards for the care of people with CF. That this paper "Planning a longer life" was considered necessary, highlights how much CF care has progressed over the past decade. Several factors underpin this progress, notably increased numbers of people with CF with access to CFTR modulator therapy. As the landscape for CF changes, so do the hopes and aspirations of people with CF and their families. This paper reflects the need to consider people with CF not as a "problem" to be solved, but as a success, a potential and a voice to be heard. People with CF and the wider CF community have driven this approach, reflecting many of the topics in this paper. This exercise involved wide stakeholder engagement. People with CF are keen to contribute to research priorities and be involved in all stages of research. People with CF want healthcare professionals to respect them as individuals and consider the impact of our actions on the world around us. Navigating life presents challenges to all, but for people with CF these challenges are heightened and complex. In this paper we highlight the concerns and life moments that impact people with CF, and events that the CF team should aim to support, including the challenges around having a family. People with CF and their care teams must embrace the updated standards outlined in these four papers to enjoy the full potential for a healthier life.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)375-387
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2024

Bibliographical note

Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier B.V.

Keywords

  • Cystic Fibrosis/therapy
  • Humans
  • Standard of Care
  • Quality of Life

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Standards for the care of people with cystic fibrosis (CF); Planning for a longer life'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this