Comparative analysis of healthcare provision to individuals with cleft lip and/or palate at specialised academic centres in South Africa

P Hlongwa, TC Dandajena, LC Rispel - South African Medical …, 2019 - journals.co.za
Background. Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is the most common congenital anomaly of the
craniofacial complex, with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 1/500-700 live births …

Epidemiology and clinical profile of individuals with cleft lip and palate utilising specialised academic treatment centres in South Africa

P Hlongwa, J Levin, LC Rispel - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Objective The study was conducted to determine the epidemiology and clinical profile of
individuals with cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) utilizing specialized academic treatment centres …

A qualitative analysis of factors impacting comprehensive cleft lip and palate care in Ghana

CL Sommer, AP Wankier… - The Cleft Palate …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: The objective of this study was to examine practices regarding cleft lip and palate
(CLP) among medical professionals and caregivers of children with CLP and to identify …

Perspectives on the state of cleft lip and cleft palate patient care in Africa

RH Liu, W Manana, TT Tollefson… - Current Opinion in …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
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CURRENT OPINION Perspectives on the state of cleft lip and cleft palate patient care in Africa …

Standard of Care for Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate in India—A Questionnaire-Based Study

P Batra, D Sybil, A Izhar, P Batra… - The Cleft Palate …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background and Objectives A national survey of cleft teams was undertaken to evaluate the
current standard of care for patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) in India as a part of Cleft …

Africa has unique and urgent barriers to cleft care: lessons from practitioners at the Pan-African Congress on Cleft Lip and Palate

O Adetayo, R Ford, M Martin - Pan African Medical Journal, 2012 - ajol.info
Background: The goals of this study were to delineate the protocols employed for managing
patients with cleft lip and palate deformities, delineate the challenges facing practitioners …

Interprofessional collaboration among health professionals in cleft lip and palate treatment and care in the public health sector of South Africa

P Hlongwa, LC Rispel - Human resources for health, 2021 - Springer
Background Collaboration among different categories of health professionals is essential for
quality patient care, especially for individuals with cleft lip and palate (CLP). This study …

[PDF][PDF] Exploring perceptions and experiences of the parents of patients: intervention services of a Johannesburg multidisciplinary cleft lip and palate team

G Haitas-Jammine - Johannesburg: University of the …, 2015 - wiredspace.wits.ac.za
Introduction: Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common birth defects. The cleft may affect
the patient's aesthetic appearance and may result in feeding difficulties, communication …

Demographics of cleft care providers in Africa and reported experience in training and practice: Direct analysis of continent-based practitioners

OA Adetayo, MC Martin - The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To elucidate the impact of several geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic
variables on cleft care delivery in Africa, and to investigate the current status of cleft care …

The current state of cleft care in sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review

JR Wester, JP Weissman, NK Reddy… - The Cleft Palate …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective To identify practices and limitations of cleft care in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Design A retrospective narrative nonsystematic literature review was performed. Setting …