Psychosocial aspects of cystic fibrosis
Frey, C.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 122(4): 117-122
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 1734502 Document Number: 402599
Psychosocial stress and coping in families with cystic fibrosis (CF) are described. The illness does not lead to specific psychopathological disturbances, but with additional intra- or extra-familial stress, patients and family members are more vulnerable to psychoreactive disorders. Interdisciplinary and family oriented bio-psycho-social care is required. The role of the child psychiatrist is discussed.