RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Nurse-provided education improves adherence and quality of life in adult patients with cystic fibrosis
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 576
DO 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.576
VO 56
IS suppl 64
A1 Odobasic Palkovic, Tihana
A1 Tjesic-Drinkovic, Duska
A1 Tjesic-Drinkovic, Dorijan
A1 Godic, Irena
A1 Lalic, Ivana
A1 Sajnic, Andreja
A1 Karabatic, Sandra
A1 Vukic Dugac, Andrea
YR 2020
UL https://publications.ersnet.org//content/56/suppl_64/576.abstract
AB Objectives: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic, life-shortening disease with a significant treatment burden. Today, managing CF is an ongoing challenge - from adhering to treatment plans to managing symptoms to optimize quality of life. The aim of this study is to show if nurse-provided education can improve adherance and quality of life in patients with CF.Methods: 28 CF patients (12 male,14 female), aged 18 to 36, were recruited from adult CF centre in Zagreb, Croatia. Nurse educated each patient on the importance of respiratory clearance and nutrition, taking medication and inhaler therapy use. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1 ) and BMI were measured prior to education and again 4 months later. Patients completed Short form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36), Morisky, Green and Levine scale (MGL) and the Culig Scale before and 4 months after education.Results: After education, FEV1 value increased by 5,27% and BMI increased 2,31%. Difference was not statistically significant but correlation shows statistically significant positive connection. Results obtained at the beginning using MGL scale show that 65% of patients (17 out of 26) occasionally forgot to take prescribed treatment. 4 months later, results show 16,9% improvement. Čulig scale indicates forgetfulness as main reason for non-adherence and 18% improvement after 4 months. Both results are not statistically significant. SF-36 indicate a positive trend in improving perception of one’s health and quality of life since 7% of patients responded their overall health improved.Conclusion: This study suggests a significant role of the nurse in patient care and importance of nurse-provided education.FootnotesCite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2020; 56: Suppl. 64, 576.This abstract was presented at the 2020 ERS International Congress, in session “Respiratory viruses in the "pre COVID-19" era”.This is an ERS International Congress abstract. No full-text version is available. Further material to accompany this abstract may be available at www.ers-education.org (ERS member access only).