Managing an adult CF population in the COVID-19 pandemic-1 year on
D Nazareth1, C Sumner1, J Daniels1
1From the Adult CF Unit, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Trust, Thomas Drive, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L14 3PE, UK.
Background:
The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 required an alteration in the routine care of people with CF (pwCF), deemed to be extremely vulnerable.
Aim:
We wished to report the alterations in clinical practice, including the introduction of remote video-assisted clinics, made to manage the adult pwCF attending our large centre.
Methods:
We studied clinical records over a period of 2 years (March 2019 to February 2021) by comparing 19th March to 20th February (Y1) with 20th March to 21st February (Y2).
Results:
We have shown out of hospital Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) support increased and a greater proportion of IV therapy was administered at home. The VAC model of care increased clinical activity while reducing clinic non-attendance rates, suggesting more individuals engage with their carers.
Conclusions:
This new model of care has allowed greater engagement with pwCF.
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