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Correspondence to Author: Steve Jones, 

Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHSFT.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) clinical practice towards remote models. This study examines how changing working methods affect interactions between families of young people with CF and CF Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT), as well as parents’ opinions about working remotely.Inductive content analysis was used to analyze six semi-structured interviews with parents of young people receiving care at a regional UK CF specialist center.The results revealed three domains: interpersonal relationships, remote clinics, and CF in the context of COVID-19. The MDT and families’ tight relationships were explored, along with the feasibility of distant clinics in the future. Conclusions: Quality relationships between families and CF MDTs are crucial for improving continuing care. Remote working was allowed at COVID-19 and could be beneficial in the future.

Keywords:   Cystic fibrosis, MDT, COVID-19, tele-health, psychology, qualitative.

Citation:

Steve Jones. An Investigation into the Impact of COVID-19 on the Relationships Between Parents of Children Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis and the Cystic Fibrosis Multi-Disciplinary Team. Journal of Psychological Medicine 2024.