Cystic Fibrosis and the Transition to Adulthood

Cystic fibrosis (CF) has long been thought of as a childhood disease but the life expectancy for those with CF has been steadily on the rise and now reaches well into adulthood. There has been little or no research on the psychosocial impact of CF on becoming an adult. This exploratory, qualitative...

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Published in:Social work in health care 2002-01, Vol.36 (1), p.45-58
Main Authors: Palmer, Marykay Lannon, Boisen, Laura S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adjustment
Adolescent
Adult
Adult Development
Adults
Aging - physiology
Chronic Illness
Chronic sickness
Coping
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis - physiopathology
Development
Humans
independence
Interviews as Topic
Life Change Events
Life Expectancy
Life Stage Transitions
Life stages
normalization
Qualitative Research
resiliency
Transition
young adulthood
Young Adults
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Summary:Cystic fibrosis (CF) has long been thought of as a childhood disease but the life expectancy for those with CF has been steadily on the rise and now reaches well into adulthood. There has been little or no research on the psychosocial impact of CF on becoming an adult. This exploratory, qualitative study examined the perceptions of young adults with CF regarding the impact the disease has had on their lives, especially during the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The findings indicate concerns about health insurance and finances, as well as the achievement of independence and optimism for the future.
ISSN:0098-1389
1541-034X
DOI:10.1300/J010v36n01_04