Segregation--the perspectives of young patients and their parents.

Background: Segregation is used increasingly to prevent cross infection, yet little is known about service users' views regarding segregation and its perceived impact. The aim of this study was to elicit patients and carers' views and to involve them in the process of introducing segregation in a paediatric CF centre.

Method: Open-ended questionnaires were posted to all parents (n=192) and to patients over 10 years (n=101).