LIFE CLUB CF

This is the first motivation program directed to CF people in Europe. The aim of it is to motivate ill patients, especially children to regular drug intake, physiotherapy exercises and medical consultations. It started in November 2004 and participation of every person will take maximum two years. At present 405 patients are taking part in it this gives 40% of CF polish diagnosed people. The patients are collecting points for regular medical and health activities and are receiving attractive awards in return. They have received 200 awards so far

Motivation program directed to CF people
For who: for all CF patients
Participants: now 405 patients
Awards: computers, notebooks, drugs, digital cameras, cell phones, DVD player, mp3 player, toys and other …
Individualization to age and health of participants

Motivation program for CF patients
Aims:
–Increase treatment compliance
–Promote healthy activities
–Decrease treatment rejection
–Increase regular, multidisciplinary outpatient care attendance
Points for pro-healthy activity
Rewards for collected points
Treating physician ? opens & monitors the participation (confirmation of received points)

Result of LIFE CLUB CF (Abstract: CFE/ CFWW Conference, Belek 2007)

• Patients with CF showed an interest in participating in the motivation program LifeClubCF and found it useful
• It resulted in increased frequency of physiotherapist and dietician consultations
• Such program would be especially useful in countries where the complex CF care is yet to be developed
• Further study are in progress