Quittner 2000.

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Methods	RCT. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of BFST, an empirically supported treatment, to both the Family Learning Program (FLP) and standard care (SC).
Participants	117 adolescents with CF ages 10 to 17 years. Inclusion criteria ‐ Age 9.5 to 16.5 years ‐ Diagnosed with CF for a minimum of one year ‐ FEV1 greater than 35% predicted ‐ no other chronic disease (other than CF‐specific diabetes) ‐ no history of psychiatric treatment within the past years ‐ No evidence of intellectual impairment Stratified by age, sex, illness severity and family conflict
Interventions	Standard care versus 2 manualised and structured interventions. 11 family sessions with a registered nurse or licensed clinical psychologist 1. Standard care (n = 36) Teens received their usual care at the CF centre. 2. Family Learning Program (n = 40) 10 90‐minute psycheducational sessions over 6 months aimed at increasing knowledge about CF and its management. 3. 'Behavioral Family Systems Therapy' (n = 41) 10 treatment sessions (90 minutes) over 6 months plus 1 booster session 3 months later. Family problem‐solving, communication skills training, and cognitive restructuring were included in the intervention.
Outcomes	Evaluation post‐treatment and at 6, 12, & 18 months subsequently. 1. Treatment adherence: a. electronic monitors; b. self‐report; c. daily‐phone diary. 2. Family functioning (family conflict;coping skills; communication): a. self‐report; b. audiotaped role‐play vignettes; c. videotaped family discussions/interactions. 3. Quality of life: a. CF questionnaire. Additionally: long‐term health outcomes and cost‐effectiveness.
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Contact information	Prof. Alexandra Quittner, University of Miami, Department of Psychology.
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