Is Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Psychological Burden in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia?

Maria Pia RiccioMelissa BorrelliMaria Teresa FiorettiMargherita Del BeneCarmela Bravaccio Marco PoetaFrancesca Santamaria

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2020)

During COVID-19 quarantine, a PCD population showed psychological well-being. Low exacerbation rate, explained by lower infectious exposure or improved compliance to chest physiotherapy, likely contributed to psychological well-being. Evaluating psychological burden and parental stress is a valuable tool for measuring the emotional impact of PCD and improving PCD medical care.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
risk factors
intensive care unit
physical activity
respiratory failure