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Care of an infant born with a cleft palate: a case study

Bethany Eridani-Ball1, Mandy Jane Brimble1

  • 1School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales.

Nursing Children and Young People
|March 18, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Orofacial clefts present complex challenges in breathing, feeding, and speech. This case study highlights family-centered, multidisciplinary care, emphasizing the crucial role of children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Craniofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Orofacial clefts are the most frequent congenital facial abnormalities.
  • Management involves addressing immediate and long-term issues like breathing, feeding, speech, hearing, and dental health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the challenges associated with orofacial clefts using a case study.
  • To discuss contemporary evidence-based care for cleft palate patients.
  • To highlight the importance of family-centered care and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Main Methods:

  • Case study approach detailing a patient born with a cleft palate.
  • Review of contemporary evidence-based care strategies.
  • Focus on the role of the children's nurse within the care team.

Main Results:

  • The case illustrates the multifaceted challenges in managing orofacial clefts.
  • Evidence-based care emphasizes family-centered approaches and multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Children's nurses play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering care.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of orofacial clefts requires a comprehensive, team-based approach.
  • Family-centered care is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration, with a central role for pediatric nurses, is key to addressing the complex needs of these patients.

Keywords:
breastfeedingchild healthinfant feedinginfantsmaternal bondingmultidisciplinary teamsprofessionalprofessional issuesteamwork

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