Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 46-48, March 2003

Survival against the odds

  • Marie Johannesson

      Affiliations

    • Uppsala CF-centre, Department of Womens’ and Childrens’ Health, Uppsala University Hospital, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +46-18-611-2468; fax: +46-18-611-5853
    • ,
  • Bryan Lask

      Affiliations

    • Department of Psychiatry, St George's Hospital Medical School, London, UK

Abstract 

While the majority of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) survive well into adulthood, some do so against the odds. The severity of their illness, their psychosocial environment, or their failure to adhere to treatment are such that survival could not have been predicted. It appears that some patients are more resilient than others. Some specific components of resilience include comprehensibility, manageability and meaningfulness. These are defined and case examples provided to illustrate their significance.

Keywords: Cystic fibrosis (CF), Survival, Psychosocial, Resilience

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PII: S1569-1993(03)00005-5

doi:10.1016/S1569-1993(03)00005-5

Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 46-48, March 2003

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