| Literature DB >> 33791475 |
Kristina A Westcott1, Frances Wilkins1, Amelia Chancellor1, Alan Anderson1, Simon Doe1, Carlos Echevarria1, Stephen J Bourke1.
Abstract
People with cystic fibrosis (CF) were advised to undertake 'shielding' at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce their risk of infection. We studied the impact shielding had on their wellbeing, mental health (GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scores) and adherence to treatment. 63 (46%) of 137 people surveyed responded (19 anonymously; 44 gave their identity). Most (94%) adhered to shielding advice 'all the time/often' but many (76%) found this difficult with disruption of their routines, relationships and exercise habits. Treatment adherence rates were high and continued during COVID-19. Depression scores were low and remained stable. Clinically significant anxiety rates rose from 27% pre-COVID-19 to 54% during COVID-19 and seven patients requested a psychology consultation from this study. There is a need to monitor the wellbeing of people with CF during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. © Royal College of Physicians 2021. All rights reserved.Entities:
Keywords: COVID-19 shielding; adherence; anxiety; cystic fibrosis; depression
Year: 2021 PMID: 33791475 PMCID: PMC8004337 DOI: 10.7861/fhj.2020-0205
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Future Healthc J ISSN: 2514-6645