Psychological Study in Children With Mucoviscidosis

Psychological Study of the Links Between Feeling and Fear of Pain, Anxiety and Quality of Life in Children With Mucoviscidosis

Cystic fibrosis is the most common serious genetic disease in Europe. It is a multi-disciplinary disease, causing multiple organ damage. It is a painful disease and a source of anxiety and depression.

The aim of this study is to assess the link between pain experienced during care and anxiety in children aged over 8 with cystic fibrosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have cystic fibrosis
• Child aged over 8 years and under 18 years
• Presence of at least one parent at the time of inclusion
• To be present for a scheduled hospitalisation at the Resources and Competence Centres for Cystic Fibrosis
• Do not object to the research

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 8 or over 18 years of age
• Lack of at least one parent at the time of inclusion
• Presence of chronic co-morbidities
• Difficulty reading and understanding French
• Objection to taking part in research