Publications by authors named "Syrmo Styliani Kyrvasili"
Background: Physical activity (PA) improves exercise capacity, slows the decline in lung function, and enhances Quality of Life (QoL) in patients with cystic fibrosis (pwCF).
Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate PA and QoL among children with CF compared to healthy controls; the secondary aim was to assess the correlation between PA, QoL, and lung function (FEV1).
Methods: Forty-five children and adolescents with CF and 45 age-matched controls completed two self-administered validated questionnaires: The Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ) and the DISABKIDS for QoL.
Background: Adherence to pulmonary medication is pivotal in delaying the progression of lung disease in cystic fibrosis (CF). Further exploring the consequences of poor adherence and its impact on disease severity may be valuable to personalize CF treatment strategy.
Aim: To evaluate indicators of disease severity among children and adults with CF and investigate which of them are related to pulmonary medication adherence.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated how well teenagers and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) adhered to inhaled therapies over four years and examined the impact of adherence on health outcomes.
- Results indicated that the average medication possession ratio was 0.75, with 43.4% of participants showing consistent adherence; those with stable adherence had significantly better medication management and weight outcomes.
- The findings suggest that better adherence is linked to higher patient weight, and the authors call for further research to understand the relationship between adherence and health in CF patients.