title: [Mucoviscidosis in adulthood. An overview of the research on the psychosocial aspects].
abstract: Cystic fibrosis patients do have fairly improved life-expectancies today. Therefore, they are confronted with the obstacles and stresses of adult life. The author reviews studies concerning the following aspects of adult cf-patients: psychosocial functioning, separation from home, coping and compliance. Finally, beneficial modes of psychosocial interventions are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Kinderheilkunde I der Kinderklinik, Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ullrich
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology; D010553:Personality Development; D012803:Sick Role
vernacular_title: Mukoviszidose im Erwachsenenalter. Eine Forschungsübersicht zu psychosozialen Aspekten.