Treatments are scheduled at a convenient time of day, usually before or after work and school hours. We schedule our treatments conveniently for several reasons. First, care at home promotes compliance with the treatment. It is easier to adhere to the treatment regime when the therapist is coming to one's home. Second, the patient is avoiding exposure to bacteria that are present in hospital outpatient clinics.
Home is safer treatment environment for people with cf.
And people with cystic fibrosis are healthier if they are active. To keep our patients more active we schedule treatment around important school, work and social activities. This further promotes adherence to the necessary care. And with good compliance comes better and more stable health.