Guiding principles on how to manage relevant psychological aspects within a CF team: Interdisciplinary approaches

Abstract 

Managing CF can be emotionally and physically challenging for patients and their relatives. The disease and its treatment influence the ability to tackle normal tasks of daily living and unexpected life events. The context within which psychologists work varies according to different cultural backgrounds and their professional and theoretical memberships. The benchmarks presented here focus on four crucial issues: (i) identifying a common base of tools and theoretical reflections through suggested readings, (ii) interdisciplinary work within a CF team and its importance for both persons with CF and other healthcare professionals, (iii) the benefits of an eclectic approach utilising cognitive-behavioural theories for specific psychological problems and, (iv) effective and evaluated transition programmes from paediatric to adult healthcare services.

Keywords:  Interdisciplinary team work , Well functioning team , Support reading , Psychological aspects of CF care , Psychological models , Transition strategies

Abbreviations:  CF, cystic fibrosis , EC, European Commission , ECFS, European Cystic Fibrosis Society , EuroCareCF, European Coordination Action for Research in Cystic Fibrosis

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