Improved recognition of lung function decline as signal of cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbation: a Cystic Fibrosis Learning Network Innovation Laboratory quality improvement initiative.
Rhonda ListGeorge SolomonStacy BichlBethany Jablonski HortonShiyi ShenBean CorcoranHossein SadeghiMaria T BrittoClement RenDana Albonnull nullPublished in: BMJ open quality (2023)
The CFLN iLab successfully defined and implemented a process to recognise and follow-up PEx signals. This process has the potential to be spread to the larger CF community. Further studies are needed to assess the impact of these processes on PwCF outcomes.
Keyphrases
- cystic fibrosis
- lung function
- quality improvement
- pseudomonas aeruginosa
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- patient safety
- pulmonary hypertension
- mental health
- healthcare
- air pollution
- human health
- metabolic syndrome
- risk assessment
- insulin resistance
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- glycemic control
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation