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ATTITUDE OF CLEFT CARE SPECIALISTS IN AFRICA TOWARDS PRESURGICAL ORTHOPAEDICS.
1Department of Child Oral Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
East African Medical Journal
|February 9, 2016
Summary
Cleft care specialists in Africa generally have a positive attitude towards pre-surgical orthopaedics. Most utilize plaster strapping, with younger specialists showing more favorable views than older ones.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial surgery
- Pediatric dentistry
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Pre-surgical orthopaedics (PSO) is a crucial intervention for cleft lip and palate management.
- Understanding specialist attitudes towards PSO is vital for optimizing care in Africa.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the attitudes of African cleft care specialists regarding pre-surgical orthopaedics.
- To identify current practices and influencing factors in PSO.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Data was collected from sixty cleft care specialists at a Pan-African conference in Nigeria.
- Surveys captured attitudes and practices related to PSO.
Main Results:
- A positive general attitude towards PSO was observed among specialists.
- Plaster strapping was the most common technique (91%) for bilateral clefts.
- Orthodontists and younger specialists demonstrated significantly more positive attitudes towards PSO.
Conclusions:
- African cleft care specialists exhibit a positive stance on pre-surgical orthopaedics.
- Plaster strapping is the predominant method used.
- Younger professionals and orthodontists show a more favorable outlook on PSO.