Centralised versus outreach models of cystic fibrosis care should be tailored to the needs of the individual patient. Issue 2 (9th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Geake, James; Ballard, Emma; O'Rourke, Peter; Wainwright, Claire E.; Reid, David W.; Bell, Scott C.
• Is Part Of: Internal medicine journal. Volume 50:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 232
• Page End: 235
• Publication Date: 2020-02-09
• Subjects: cystic fibrosis -- tertiary healthcare -- lung function -- mortality -- lung transplantation -- rural; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1111/imj.14724
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1444-0903

Abstract

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.