Family functioning when children have cystic fibrosis.

The purpose of this study was to compare family functioning between 32 mothers with a child who had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (Group 1) and 32 mothers with a child who did not have cystic fibrosis (Group 2). The children's ages ranged from 4 months to 3 years. The mothers' perceptions of their family's functioning was measured by the Feetham Family Functioning Survey. There were no significant differences found between the groups on the total score of the Feetham Family Functioning Survey. Both groups of mothers reported that they were quite satisfied with their family functioning.