Nebuliser cleaning and disinfection practice in the home among patients with cystic fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nebulised delivery of different classes of drugs is of fundamental importance in therapeutic regimens relating to both the management of disease progression in cystic fibrosis disease and its associated complications. The aim of this study was to determine if current nebuliser hygiene practices in the home environment by paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis populations are appropriate to ensure appropriate infection control and prevention measures have been addressed.

Methods

An Audit Questionnaire Study was completed with adult cystic fibrosis patients (n=20) or with parents of cystic fibrosis children (n=24), through a healthcare professional interview on a one-to-one basis, during either a home visit or during patient/parent attendance at cystic f

SUBMITTER: MacFarlane M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6978570 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature