Management of initial colonisations with Burkholderia species in France, with retrospective analysis in five cystic fibrosis Centres: a pilot study

The flutter is a simple hand held device designed to facilitate the mobilisation of excess bronchial secretions by means of oscillating positive pressure. Traditionally patients at the Johannesburg Hospital Cystic Fibrosis clinic used the active cycle of breathing technique as a means of facilitating secretion mobilisation and clearance. When the flutter became available in South Africa in 1999 many cystic fibrosis patients wanted to change to this technique. Minimal research has been conducted comparing these two techniques. The aim of this pilot study was therefore to determine which technique is more effective in the mobilisation of secretions in cystic fibrosis patients. The pilot study was conducted on seven cystic fibrosis patients (mean age 28 years, range 16-42 years) admitted to the Johannesburg Hospital for antibiotic therapy. The study lasted four days and consisted of two treatment days separated by a washout day on which no physiotherapy was performed. Patients randomised into Group A performed the flutter technique on day two and the active cycle of breathing technique on day four. Group B performed the active cycle of breathing technique on day two and the flutter on day four. The techniques were performed twice a day for 15 minutes. The measurements taken were daily 24-hour sputum samples and daily lung function tests. A questionnaire to determine patient preference to a technique concluded the study. The results showed no statistical difference between the two techniques with regard to sputum weight or lung function (p<0.05). The questionnaire indicated that on a whole, patients had no preference for a technique.

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Use of the lung flute for sputum induction in children with cystic fibrosis: A pilot study

Pediatric Pulmonology ◽

10.1002/ppul.23126 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 50 (4) ◽

pp. 340-343 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Michael Doumit ◽

Adam Jaffé

Keyword(s):

Cystic Fibrosis ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Sputum Induction

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A PILOT STUDY INCLUDING A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF DEMOGRAPHIC, CLINICAL, LABORATORY DATA AND PREGNANCY OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS PRESENTED TO OUR ART CLINIC TO ESTABLISH A SUITABLE NATIONALLY AVAILABLE DATABASE

Fertility and Sterility ◽

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.08.743 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 114 (3) ◽

pp. e267

Author(s):

Elif Ece Inceli ◽

Nafi̇ye Yilmaz ◽

Aytekin Tokmak

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Pregnancy Outcomes ◽

Clinical Laboratory ◽

Laboratory Data

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The Effect of Coaching on Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis: A Quality Improvement Pilot Study

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice ◽

10.46743/1540-580x/2010.1292 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Anne Swisher ◽

Kathryn Moffett

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Cystic Fibrosis ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Small Pilot Study ◽

Phone Calls

Purpose: Physical activity is well known to improve or maintain exercise capacity and overall health in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, many patients do not meet recommended guidelines for physical activity. The purpose of this study was to determine if individualized, targeted coaching could improve the levels of physical activity and quality of life in children and adolescents with CF. Subjects: Twelve children with CF, ages 7 to 17, participated in this study.Method: Each participant completed a physical activity questionnaire (PAQ) and a disease-specific quality of life questionnaire (CFQ) at baseline and three months later. The participants were given pedometers and a 10,000 step per day target. Participants also participated in discussions regarding ways to increase physical activity appropriate for their interest, abilities and age. Weekly follow-up phone calls were made to obtain pedometer counts and discuss physical activities performed. Results: Physical activity scores (PAQ) improved in 6 of 12 participants. Quality of life improved in many dimensions of the CFQ, particularly in vitality (3 of 5 improved); emotional (8 of 12 improved) and respiratory (7 of 12 improved). Conclusions: The results of this small pilot study suggest that an individualized coaching approach to physical activity in children and adolescents with CF may improve physical activity levels and improve important aspects of quality of life in some children with CF.

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