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Challenges and Outcomes of Rare Cranio Facial Clefts: Parents Perspective
Ria Mukharjee1, Srivalli Natarajan1, Adil Gandevivala1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MGM Dental College and Hospital, Junction of NH4 and Sion-Panvel Expressway, Sector 1, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, India.
Objective:
This study aimed to assess parental perceptions of their children's quality of life (QoL) who had craniofacial clefts, focusing on aesthetics, speech, function and psychology.
Design And Setting:
The study enrolled parents of children aged 5-15 with craniofacial clefts who had received soft tissue correction. Parents completed a questionnaire evaluating their children's QoL post-surgery.
Outcome:
Findings revealed that parents observed a significant improvement in their children's QoL following surgical intervention. Notable enhancements were noted in facial appearance, a substantial reduction in instances of teasing and bullying, improved relationships with friends and family, and increased self-confidence among the affected children.
Conclusion:
Surgical intervention showed a positive influence on these children's facial appearance, speech, self-esteem, social integration, physical well-being and psychological functioning. As a result, it contributed to an overall enhancement in their QoL, emphasizing the importance of such procedures in improving the lives of children with facial clefts.
Supplementary Information:
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12663-025-02737-4.
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