Canadian CF Registry

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This report was updated on June 1, 2023. Please ensure you are using the most recent version of the report.

QUICK FACTS FROM THE 2021 CANADIAN CF REGISTRY ANNUAL DATA REPORT

HISTORY OF THE CANADIAN CF REGISTRY

The national Canadian CF Registry was created in the early 1970s with the goal of monitoring important clinical trends in the Canadian CF population. The Registry has played an invaluable role in helping to improve the quality and length of life of people with cystic fibrosis.

Since the majority of CF patients attend one of 41 accredited CF clinics (paediatric and adult) within Canada, it is felt that the Canadian CF Registry is very complete (i.e. it includes data on virtually all Canadians with cystic fibrosis) — giving a comprehensive picture of the CF population in this country.

The Registry is used both by CF clinicians and researchers to improve their knowledge of disease patterns and care of patients with cystic fibrosis. The data collected within the Registry can be used to better understand clinic populations, respond to emerging health care issues, develop quality improvement initiatives and track clinical outcomes over time. These efforts will ultimately translate into improved outcomes for people with cystic fibrosis.

With the continued cooperation and participation of clinical personnel and Canadian CF patients, along with the generous support of donors, it will be possible to ensure that data remain available and worthy of study in the future.

In addition to the Annual Data Report, annual aggregated clinical outcomes are also available for each CF clinic, demonstrating enhanced focus on quality improvement in the care and treatment of CF care across Canada.