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Cleft Lip and Palate: Demographic Patterns and the Associated Communication Disorders
Firas S D Alfwaress1, Fadwa A Khwaileh, Ma'amon A Rawashdeh
1*Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology †King Abdullah University Hospital, Irbid, Jordan.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|October 13, 2017
Summary
This study on orofacial clefts (OFCs) in Jordan found that affected families often have lower socioeconomic status and educational levels. Patients with OFCs face higher risks of communication disorders and other congenital anomalies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Genetics
- Public Health
Background:
- Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are common congenital anomalies with multifactorial etiologies.
- Understanding the demographic and health profiles of OFC patients is crucial for effective management and intervention.
- Communication disorders and other comorbidities are frequently associated with OFCs, impacting patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the demographic characteristics, health status, and associated communication disorders in patients with orofacial clefts (OFCs) in Northern Jordan.
- To identify potential risk factors and associated conditions in OFC patients.
- To inform healthcare professionals about the comprehensive needs of OFC patients.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study involving 226 OFC patients and their families was conducted.
- Data collection included patient/caregiver interviews, questionnaires, and medical record reviews.
- Statistical analysis, including chi-square tests, was used to examine associations between variables and OFC type.
Main Results:
- The majority of OFC patients were from urban areas, with lower educational attainment and below poverty levels.
- A significant percentage of patients experienced dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) before cleft repair.
- Patients with cleft palate and cleft lip and palate showed higher incidences of hearing loss, hypernasality, and articulation/phonological disorders.
Conclusions:
- Poor socioeconomic status and low educational levels in families with OFC children may hinder health education delivery.
- OFC patients have an increased risk of comorbid communication disorders and malformations.
- Healthcare professionals managing OFC patients must be aware of and address these associated risks.
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