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Centralised versus outreach models of cystic fibrosis care should be tailored to the needs of the individual patient.
- Source :
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Internal medicine journal [Intern Med J] 2020 Feb; Vol. 50 (2), pp. 232-235. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common life-limiting genetic condition. As the disease progresses access to specialist tertiary multi-disciplinary care services may become necessary. For patients living in regional/remote Australia, accessing such services may be a challenge. Here, we describe long-term outcomes for CF patients according to their access to specialist CF centre care in childhood.<br /> (© 2020 Royal Australasian College of Physicians.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Australia
Child
Cystic Fibrosis complications
Cystic Fibrosis mortality
Female
Humans
Lung Transplantation statistics & numerical data
Male
Outcome Assessment, Health Care
Pseudomonas Infections etiology
Rural Health Services organization & administration
Specialization
Treatment Outcome
Child Health Services organization & administration
Cystic Fibrosis therapy
Health Services Accessibility statistics & numerical data
Pseudomonas Infections therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1445-5994
- Volume :
- 50
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Internal medicine journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32037704
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.14724