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Pediatr Pulmonol. 2018 Nov;53:S86-S92. doi: 10.1002/ppul.24127. Epub 2018 Jul 06.

Overcoming psychosocial challenges in cystic fibrosis: Promoting resilience.

Pediatric pulmonology

Emily F Muther, Deepika Polineni, Greg S Sawicki

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  1. University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado.
  2. University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas.
  3. Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.

PMID: 29979497 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24127

Abstract

Individuals living with cystic fibrosis (CF), and their families, have experienced significant improvements in treatment and related research that have enhanced outcomes and survival. Despite such advancement, the burden of living with CF still exists. Many psychosocial stressors and risk factors are associated with the impact of CF. The identification and treatment of such risk factors are discussed throughout this review, with an emphasis on strategies to address psychosocial risk and the importance of promoting resiliency in those touched by CF.

© 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Keywords: chronic illness; coping; cystic fibrosis; quality of life; resilience

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