Summary
Background
The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 required an alteration in the routine care of people with CF (pwCF), deemed to be extremely vulnerable.
Aim
We wished to report the alterations in clinical practice, including the introduction of remote video-assisted clinics, made to manage the adult pwCF attending our large centre.
Methods
We studied clinical records over a period of 2 years (March 2019 to February 2021) by comparing 19th March to 20th February (Y1) with 20th March to 21st February (Y2).
Results
We have shown out of hospital Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) support increased and a greater proportion of IV therapy was administered at home. The VAC model of care increased clinical activity while reducing clinic non-attendance rates, suggesting more individuals engage with their carers.
Conclusions
This new model of care has allowed greater engagement with pwCF.
Managing an adult CF population in the COVID-19 pandemic—1 year on
