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1Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|September 2, 2000
Summary
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in caring for children with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/CP). This overview covers CL/CP genetics, development, and nursing care from infancy through adolescence.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Pediatric Nursing
- Birth Defects
Background:
- Cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/CP) is a common congenital anomaly.
- Treatment spans 18 years, involving surgery, speech, and dental care.
- Pediatric nurses provide continuous care from infancy to adolescence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To educate pediatric nurses on the basics of CL/CP genetics.
- To provide an overview of CL/CP development, classification, and pathophysiology.
- To highlight genetic counseling, prenatal diagnosis, and nursing implications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on CL/CP genetics and development.
- Synthesis of information on incidence, inheritance, and causes.
- Compilation of nursing care considerations.
Main Results:
- Normal lip and palate development outlined.
- Classification, pathophysiology, and etiology of CL/CP detailed.
- Genetic counseling, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal surgery discussed.
Conclusions:
- Understanding CL/CP genetics is crucial for pediatric nurses.
- Comprehensive care requires knowledge of CL/CP from development to treatment.
- This overview equips nurses to better support patients and families.
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