| Methods |
Explored the feasibility and benefit of in‐home videoconferencing using inexpensive equipment interfacing to a patient’s standard telephone and television set, 2 groups (study vs control). |
| Participants |
10 patients aged 6 ‐ 13 years. |
| Interventions |
Study group received reinforcement of the education message from each clinic visit with weekly in‐home videoconferencing contacts by nurse, TR dietitian, or social worker, plus routine clinic education; control group received only routine clinic education. |
| Outcomes |
PFT, weight triceps skin fold thickness, mid‐arm muscle circumference, prealbumin, a simple test of basic CF knowledge, the Hopelessness Scale for Children, the Family Empowerment Scale, Client Satisfaction Survey. |
| Notes |
Published as abstract. |
