CFDB - Cystic Fibrosis DataBase

primary studies published RCT

Enhancing self-efficacy for self-management in people with cystic fibrosis.

Study design (if review, criteria of inclusion for studies)

randomised, single-blind controlled trial

Participants

people with CF

Interventions

participants were randomised into one of three groups: Control, Mentor-only and Mentor plus mobile phone.

Outcome measures

Analysis and discussion focus on the experiences of participants through a methodology utilising descriptive statistics and semi-structured interviews

Main results

The results highlight the challenges of stimulating self-management behaviours particularly in adolescents and in the evaluation of the role of mobile applications in supporting them.

Keywords: Adolescent; Adult; Caregivers; Child; non pharmacological intervention - psyco-soc-edu-org; Self-Management; Behavioural interventions;