Conclusion
The implementation of a medical telephone visit program in children with
CF during the COVID19 pandemic has shown significant beneficial effects
on the patients’ health status. It is a cheap, simple, and easily
applicable solution during emergencies. It may be a good monitor for the
health status, possible exacerbations of the disease, and complications.
It may also help modify treatments and manage Implementing a
telemedicine model in the context of the COVID19 pandemic through a
standardized process. Using established tools is a feasible and
sustainable process to monitor patients with chronic diseases and ensure
their disease control without exposing them to the risk of COVID19
infection. Early identification of pulmonary exacerbations and CF
complications and advice on all aspects of cystic fibrosis care
management, including chest physiotherapy and maintaining exercise, is
of great importance. During this stressful situation, communication
lines remain open, and patients with cystic fibrosis do not feel
isolated. Further studies are needed to evaluate patient outcomes when
transitioning from face-to-face clinics to telemedicine clinics.