CONSIDERATIONS ON HOMEVISITS TO ADULTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS: AN EXPLORATORY-DESCRIPTIVE STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2014.9683Keywords:
Fibrose Cística, Adulto, Visita Domiciliar.Abstract
Objective: Discuss possible benefits of nutritionist home visits as a follow-up strategy of nutrition therapy to adults with cystic fibrosis. Method: Descriptive exploratory study with 14 patients aged 18 or older, both males and females, registered in the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Program of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. Data were collected from medical records and through interviews: socioeconomic, demographic, nutritional, and clinical data as well as information on nutritionist home visits and nutrition therapy. Results: the research participants reported that nutritionist home visits can benefit their treatment by improving their knowledge about the disease, nutrition and self-care. There are indications that nutritionist home visits can help establish a relationship of trust between nutritionists and CF patients and their families. This is a prerequisite for better results in clinical follow-up. Conclusions: nutritionist home visits may be an important strategy for nutrition therapy follow-up with cystic fibrosis patients. Thus, it should be adopted in the Unified Health System as a health care measure for people with special dietary needs, because it can raise further awareness of the disease, assist in self-care, improve patients' nutritional status and, consequently, provide greater control over cystic fibrosis.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12957/demetra.2014.9683
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