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.