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Is Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Psychological Burden in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia?
Riccio, Maria Pia; Borrelli, Melissa; Fioretti, Maria Teresa; Del Bene, Margherita; Bravaccio, Carmela; Poeta, Marco; Santamaria, Francesca.
  • Riccio MP; Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy.
  • Borrelli M; Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy.
  • Fioretti MT; Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy.
  • Del Bene M; Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy.
  • Bravaccio C; Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy.
  • Poeta M; Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy.
  • Santamaria F; Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, 80131 Naples, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 17(21)2020 Nov 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-921195
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Information on psychological impact of COVID-19 quarantine in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a chronic disorder with recurrent pulmonary exacerbations, is lacking. Psychological well-being was prospectively assessed during COVID-19 lockdown in Italy in a PCD population.

METHODS:

we recruited 27 PCD patients and 27 healthy controls. To assess psychological well-being, psychological general well-being index and parenting stress index-short questionnaires were administered to participants ≥15 years-old and to mothers of participants <15 years-old, respectively. The PCD exacerbations since outbreak onset and frequency of quarantine weekly chest physiotherapy were compared to the same period of 2019.

OUTCOMES:

70% of PCD mothers and 90% of PCD patients did not show parental stress levels or distress levels, respectively, and these groups showed no significant difference in stress compared to controls. The PCD pulmonary exacerbations occurred less frequently and weekly chest physiotherapy sessions significantly increased compared to the same period during 2019 (p < 0.05).

INTERPRETATION:

During COVID-19 quarantine, a PCD population showed psychological well-being. Low exacerbation rate, explained by lower infectious exposure or improved compliance to chest physiotherapy, likely contributed to psychological well-being. Evaluating psychological burden and parental stress is a valuable tool for measuring the emotional impact of PCD and improving PCD medical care.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Quarantine / Ciliary Motility Disorders / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph17218099

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Quarantine / Ciliary Motility Disorders / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph17218099