Changes in Adherence After Playing "My Life With CF" Game

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Conditions studied: Cystic Fibrosis

In brief

Nonadherence to treatment regimes among patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is well documented in the literature. Unfortunately, few interventions have been successful at improving adherence rates in this patient population. Within the pediatric population, specifically adolescents, attitude toward treatment directly effects adherence to treatment. Changing attitude includes making conscious decisions regarding adherence or non-adherence and should include an understanding of what outcomes will likely result from nonadherence. This study will determine if attitudes can be enhanced and adherence to treatment regimen improved in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) adolescent patients by using a simulation game "My Life with CF" . The target population is CF patients ages 12-21 years. Attitudes will be assessed utilizing four attitude scales in CF adolescents pre and post experiencing the simulation game. In the simulation game, patients make life decisions, including CF therapy decisions, using a fictional character diagnosed with CF. The game has been designed to help players understand the long-term effects of health care choices. Data from this pilot study will assess changes in attitudes and reported changes in adherence.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00688051

Run by

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

People needed

30

Starts

2008-05-01

Expected to finish

2009-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-09-05

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• patients with a diagnosis of CF
• age 12 - 20 years
• capable of reading and conversing in English
• capable and willing to provide assent for study participation
• presence of a parent/guardian capable of providing informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• absence of a parent/guardian or unwillingness to provide permission
• potential participant declines to provide assent
• the presence of a healthcare condition that does not meet infection control standards (i.e. patients with burkodalia cepacia) for participation in the small group setting necessary to play the game.

Where it is running

• Children's Mercy Hospital — Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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