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Telemedicine in International Cleft Care: A Systematic Review
Gurbani Bedi1, Krishna S Vyas2, Michael T Chung3
112267Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA.
Insights
Telehealth offers significant benefits for cleft lip and palate (CLP) care globally, improving access and outcomes. However, challenges like connectivity must be addressed for widespread adoption in underserved regions.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Global health
- Congenital malformations
Background:
- Cleft lip and palate (CLP) are common congenital malformations, with higher prevalence in developing nations.
- Environmental and genetic factors contribute to CLP prevalence.
- Global initiatives aim to prevent and treat CLP, with telemedicine playing a crucial role, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the advantages and obstacles of utilizing telehealth for cleft lip and palate patient care on a global scale.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was conducted using PubMed and Cochrane Review databases.
- Search terms focused on telemedicine applications in cleft lip and palate surgery.
Main Results:
- Eight studies met inclusion criteria, highlighting telehealth benefits in education, pre-operative, and post-operative care.
- Telehealth enhances access for underserved populations.
- Key barriers identified include issues with internet connectivity and accessibility.
Conclusions:
- Telehealth is a valuable tool for evaluating patients with cleft lip and palate in developing countries.
- Proper implementation of telehealth can reduce complications and improve health outcomes through consistent care and follow-up.
Background:
Cleft lip and cleft palate (CLP) are among the world's most common congenital malformation and has a higher prevalence in developing nations due to environmental and genetic factors. Global efforts have been developed in order to prevent and treat the malformation. Telemedicine has been implemented in various humanitarian global missions with success and is currently the primary means of care due to COVID-19.
Objective:
To assess the benefits and barriers of telehealth in the care of patients with CLP through a global approach.
Methods:
Systematic review of the PubMed and Cochrane Review databases with relevant terms related to telemedicine in cleft lip and palate surgery.
Results:
Eight articles fit the inclusion criteria and suggested benefits with the use of telemedicine in regard to education, preoperative, and postoperative care as well as increased access to underserved populations. Barriers included connectivity and accessibility concerns.
Conclusion:
Telehealth is a beneficial way to evaluate patients with CLP in developing countries with proper care and follow-up to reduce complications and to improve health outcomes.
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