chronic illness with a specific focus on cystic fibrosis (CF)

Possible discussion points for Part B

Below is a list of discussion points/key questions that can guide the discussion in Part B of this assignment. You should choose 2 to discuss and spend roughly the same number of words on each. All discussion should be linked to previous research (e.g., peer-reviewed journal articles):

• — Discuss any potential issues related to treatment adherence for someone with CF and identify factors that enhance or inhibit adherence to treatment at different life stages.
• — Discuss psychological factors related to food or nutrition for people with CF.
• — Discuss the impact of having CF within the family network.
• — Discuss coping mechanisms used by children with CF and/or family members of someone with CF
• — Discuss factors involved with the relationships/ social networks that someone with CF can maintain?
• — Discuss how positive coping strategies or elements of resilience might be useful to dealing with CF.
• — Discuss grief/loss in relation to CF (either from the perspective of someone with CF or a family member of someone with CF).
• — Discuss psychological factors that might influence choices to participate in clinical trials.
• — Discuss mental health and CF.
• — Discuss challenges faced by parents/family members of a child with CF.
• — You can also devise your own (relevant) discussion point or modify one of the points above.