Patient and Caregiver Perceptions of Airway Clearance Methods Used for Cystic Fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation guidelines recommend people with CF perform daily airway clearance. This can be difficult for patients, as some find it time consuming or uncomfortable. Data comparing airway clearance methods are limited. We surveyed patients and their families to understand which methods are preferred and identify obstacles to performing airway clearance.

Methods

We designed a REDCap survey and enrolled participants in 2021. Respondents reported information on airway clearance usage, time commitment, and medication use. They rated airway clearance methods for effectiveness, comfort, time commitment, importance, and compatibility with other treatments. The analysis included descriptive statistics and clustering.

Results

60 respondents started a

SUBMITTER: Kienenberger ZE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403321 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature