The implementation of a cystic fibrosis annual review process in a tertiary paediatric hospital.

Authors :: Armiento, Raffaela
Ranganathan, Sarath C.
Harrison, Joanne
Source :: Archives of Disease in Childhood -- Education & Practice Edition; Oct2018, Vol. 103 Issue 5, p241-243, 3p
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: We evaluated the implementation of a cystic fibrosis annual review process in a tertiary paediatric hospital. After implementation, there was demonstrated improvement in an important outcome measure-the use of inhaled mucolytic agents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: CYSTIC fibrosis
CHILDREN'S hospitals
TERTIARY care
DORNASE alfa
HYPERTONIC saline solutions
CYSTIC fibrosis treatment
AUDITING
DRUG utilization
EXPECTORANTS
QUALITY assurance
SPECIALTY hospitals

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