The Shifting Role and Expectations of Physical Therapy in the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic During a Global Pandemic

Authors

Ana Cairns, Maine Medical Center
Colby Wyatt, Maine Medical Center
C Chaloner, Maine Medical Center
J Takatsuki-Jordan, Maine Medical Center
A Williams, Maine Medical Center

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Description

In January 2020, a CFF supported quality improvement study to optimize physical therapy (PT) services in our pediatric CF clinic was underway. •An initial survey had been completed in 2019 to assess family satisfaction with the current provision of PT services. •In March 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic caused a major shift in clinical care in the midst of our project. •Care was changed to telehealth and “hybrid” clinic visits, thereby altering the context of our study, necessitating a change in the focus.

Publication Date

4-25-2022

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Comments

2022 Lambrew Retreat

Recommended Citation

Cairns, Ana; Wyatt, Colby; Chaloner, C; Takatsuki-Jordan, J; and Williams, A, "The Shifting Role and Expectations of Physical Therapy in the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic During a Global Pandemic" (2022). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2022. 3.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2022/3