Cystic Fibrosis History
As the median survival rate, as reported by the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation, continues to increase, adults with CF find themselves in
uncertain and untested territory. The stress and anxiety that occurs as a
result is likely to contribute to psychosocial and/or psychological
impairment. It was hypothesized, by Deborah L. Anderson, PhD; Patrick A.
Flume, MD, FCCP; and Kristina K. Hardy, PhDin their article
Psychological Functioning of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis that "the
higher prevalence of psychopathology may be related to disease severity
rather than chronologic age." (Chest 2001;119;1079-1-84. DOI 10.1378/chest.119.4.1079).
However, their study concluded that adults with CF do not demonstrate
significant levels of depression, anxiety, or other psychopathology. The
rate of clinical depression in their sample "was equivalent to that
found in the general population."
Cystic Fibrosis History
Cystic Fibrosis History
Cystic Fibrosis History
Cystic Fibrosis History
Cystic Fibrosis History
Cystic Fibrosis History
Cystic Fibrosis History
Cystic Fibrosis History
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