The CF-CARES primary palliative care model: A CF-specific structured assessment of symptoms, distress, and coping
The CF-CARES primary palliative care model: A CF-specific structured assessment of symptoms, distress, and coping
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jcf.2017.02.011
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发表时间:
2018-01-01
影响因子:
5.2
通讯作者:
Moskowitz, Samuel M.
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作者:
Friedman, Deborah;Linnemann, Rachel W.;Moskowitz, Samuel M.
Background: Current palliative care tools do not address distressing chronic symptoms that are most relevant to cystic fibrosis.Methods: A CF-specific structured assessment based on a primary palliative care framework was administered to 41 adolescents and adults with CF. Descriptive and correlational analyses were conducted.Results: Patients reported numerous physical and psychological symptoms (mean of 10 per patient), with psychological symptoms rated as more distressing. Anxiety (34%) and depression (44%) were prevalent and correlated with distress attributable to physical symptoms and difficulty with CF self-management, but did not correlate with disease severity.Conclusions: Individuals with CF, regardless of disease severity, face challenges managing symptom burden. Frequently reported symptoms are not consistently associated with distress, suggesting the importance of individualized evaluation. The CF-CARES (Coping, goal Assessment, and Relief from Evolving CF Symptoms) primary palliative care assessment model provides a framework for patients experiencing chronic symptoms to explore interventional options with their clinicians. (C) 2017 European Cystic Fibrosis Society. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.