Psychological consequences of cystic fibrosis in adults

Aspin, A.J.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine 45(6): 368-371

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064
PMID: 2070167
Document Number: 368941
Increasing numbers of cystic fibrosis sufferers are surviving to adulthood. This article reviews the findings of psychological research into this group during the last decade. The psychological difficulties met by patients, families and doctors are reported. Illness coping strategies developed by sufferers, which may be applicable to other chronic diseases, are discussed.

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