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Hjelm M, Hente E, Schuler CL, Duan Q, Strong S, Boat T, Filigno S. Education-related needs for children with cystic fibrosis: Perspectives of US pediatric care teams. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024; 59:95-100. [PMID: 37796090 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) often bring education-related concerns to their medical teams. Concerns around the ability for CF care teams to identify and address these concerns exist. We sought to describe CF care team perceptions of (1) patient and family education-related needs, (2) how these needs are identified, documented and addressed, and (3) education-related resource gaps. METHODS A survey was emailed to pediatric care teams in the CF Foundation Care Center Network in April 2022. Individuals or care teams could complete the survey. Responses were aggregated for descriptive analysis. RESULTS Sixty-seven programs responded representing 52% of United States pediatric CF centers. Most centers (88%) indicated social workers primarily address school concerns. Care teams often complete school forms (99%), coach families to communicate with schools (96%), communicate with schools directly (90%), and develop educational plans (76%). Formal education risk assessment and support programs are relatively uncommon (19%). Common student-specific needs include carrying medications (75%) and leaving class for gastrointestinal issues (54%). Needs reported are informational materials for families and schools (94%), staff education about school concerns and how to address them (91%), additional staff for education-related issues (65%), and expertise in education plan development (62%). CONCLUSION CF care teams often lack comprehensive resources to identify and address education-related concerns. Systematically performing needs assessments, improving training for providers, and evaluating the benefits of education specialists on care teams may better identify and address education-related needs. Supporting educational progression will foster continued independence and well-being in adulthood.
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- Michelle Hjelm
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Center for School Services and Educational Research, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Center for School Services and Educational Research, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Boyer A, Raraigh K, Riley S, Frank J. Exploring parental cystic fibrosis disclosure to well children. J Genet Couns 2022; 32:486-494. [PMID: 36458380 DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease and chronic illness, affects multiple organ systems and requires exceptional medical care and treatment. Few studies have assessed the diagnosis disclosure process to well children when their sibling(s) have CF, and none have evaluated the association between parental knowledge of CF and the disclosure of CF. The objectives of this study were to assess parental understanding of CF, demonstrate the most commonly shared topics and their frequencies of discussion with well children, and identify associations between parental understanding of CF and aspects of the disclosure process to well children. Parents were recruited from CF support organizations and asked to complete an online, anonymous survey. Individuals were eligible to participate in the study if they had at least one living child with CF and at least one living child without CF. Completed surveys from 48 individuals revealed that most parents began discussing a sibling's diagnosis of CF with the first-born well child at 5.4 years old. Topics related to CF were discussed openly and as needed with their well children (n = 44). The most frequently discussed topic, and the topic ranked most important (1.93 of 5, SD: 1.17) by 40 participants (90.9%), was medical concerns and treatment for CF. Fewer parents (n = 18, 40.9%) reported discussing the financial impact of CF, and many ranked this as least important to share (4.64 of 5, SD: 0.75). The CF knowledge assessment revealed that participants were well-informed about CF, with a mean total score of 8.9/10 (SD: 0.91). There were no associations between CF knowledge assessment scores, education level, income, and the topics discussed with well children. These results can be utilized by genetic counselors and other healthcare specialists in discussion with parents about the disclosure process of a diagnosis of CF to well children.
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- Amanda Boyer
- University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- McKusick-Nathans Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- GeneDx Inc, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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Camp-Spivey LJ, Logan A, Nichols M. Theoretical and contextual considerations for self-management strategies of children and adolescents with chronic diseases: An integrative review. J Child Health Care 2022; 26:242-261. [PMID: 33913767 DOI: 10.1177/13674935211013697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The primary aim of this integrative review was to critically evaluate and synthesize published, peer-reviewed research to better understand self-management strategies of children and adolescents with chronic diseases. This review was guided by Whittemore and Knafl's methodological framework. The Pediatric Self-management Model provided the theoretical framework for understanding how self-management behaviors operate within the domains of individual, family, community, and healthcare systems. In June 2019, the electronic databases of EBSCOhost, PubMed, and Scopus, along with reference lists of applicable studies, were searched for appropriate publications. The initial searches yielded 920 citations. Of these, 11 studies met inclusion criteria. A key finding was that involving children and adolescents in the design and delivery phases of interventions was most effective in improving self-management when the interventions did not outweigh cognitive ability or maturity level. In addition, incorporating self-efficacy promotion into self-management interventions may lead to greater sense of responsibility and improved health outcomes. In terms of intervention delivery of self-management strategies, the use of technological platforms and devices was revealed as a promising avenue for youth. A final implication was the importance of family members, peers, and healthcare providers in supporting children and adolescents in adopting self-management behaviors.
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- Logan J Camp-Spivey
- College of Nursing, 2345Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Libraries Department of Research & Education Services, 2345Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- College of Nursing, 2345Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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Andrews K, Smith M, Cox NS. Physiotherapy: At what cost? Parents experience of performing chest physiotherapy for infants with cystic fibrosis. J Child Health Care 2021; 25:616-627. [PMID: 33249885 DOI: 10.1177/1367493520976481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Physiotherapy is one of the most burdensome aspects of cystic fibrosis (CF) care. Healthcare requirements for older children with CF are reported to impact parental quality of life and physiotherapy adherence. How parents of infants experience performing chest physiotherapy as a part of CF care is unknown. This study aimed to explore the experience of performing chest physiotherapy for parents of infants with CF. In this study, 13 parents of infants (aged 1-2 years) with CF participated in one in-depth semi-structured interview and completed a daily diary for five days. Principles of hermeneutic phenomenology guided interpretation of interview transcripts, diary entries, and field notes. For these parents, being responsible for performing chest physiotherapy was an ever-present experience of pressure, doubt, and guilt. Managing chest physiotherapy resulted in sacrifices that were perceived by parents as an expected and necessary part of meeting the healthcare needs of their child. Despite perceived sacrifices, performing chest physiotherapy was also experienced by parents as an opportunity to positively impact the health of their child. Awareness of parental perceptions and experiences of chest physiotherapy in CF may enhance the personalization of physiotherapy and minimize burden.
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- Kristen Andrews
- School of Community Health, 1109Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, 1109Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia
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- Monash University & Institute for Breathing and Sleep, 2541Monash University, Australia
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Fairweather NH, Jones FW, Harris SA, Deiros Collado M, Shayle A. Thriving alongside cystic fibrosis: Developing a grounded theory of empowerment in children and young people with cystic fibrosis during key life transitions. Child Care Health Dev 2021; 47:484-493. [PMID: 33638555 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the importance of patient empowerment is increasingly recognized, little is known about empowerment in children and young people (CYP) with long-term conditions. Empowerment may be particularly important in CYP with cystic fibrosis (CF) due to high treatment burden and limited opportunities for peer support. METHODS A Grounded Theory method was employed to develop a preliminary theory of empowerment in CYP with CF. Seven CYP with CF, five parents and four professionals were interviewed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The emerging model suggests that 'thriving alongside CF' may be supported by interactions between 'having a team' and 'taking charge and having a voice', leading to 'being able to just be a child', that 'concealing self' may get in the way of 'thriving alongside CF' and that these processes occur within wider medical and developmental contexts. Study limitations, clinical and research implications are discussed.
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- Naomi H Fairweather
- Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK.,Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex, UK
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- Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK.,Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex, UK
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