Coproduction in the management of individuals with cleft lip and palate in South Africa: the Ekhaya Lethu model

P Hlongwa, LC Rispel - … Journal for Quality in Health Care, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Objective Cleft lip and palate (CLP), one of the most common congenital anomalies of the
craniofacial complex, has a worldwide prevalence rate of 1 in 700 live births. In South Africa …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

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 …

[PDF][PDF] Epidemiology and care of individuals with cleft lip and palate in South Africa

P Hlongwa - Johannesburg: University of the Witwatersrand, 2019 - wiredspace.wits.ac.za
Background: Cleft lip and palate is amongst the five most common congenital anomalies
reported in South Africa. Aim: In light of insufficient knowledge on cleft lip and palate, the aim …

[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 …

[HTML][HTML] 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 …

[PDF][PDF] Overview of care in cleft lip and palate for orthodontic treatment

IAN Francisco - 2021 - repositorio-aberto.up.pt
In the earliest documented history, it was believed that many craniofacial malformations,
including the cleft lip and palate, would be a consequence of an evil spirit in the affected …

[PDF][PDF] Challenges to optimal care for orofacial cleft patients in Sub-Saharan Africa–The example of two Nigerian tertiary hospital

AO Adeniyi, AE Ekwueme, OI Igwilo - Biomed J, 2018 - researchgate.net
Background: Complete and comprehensive management of a cleft patient goes beyond
surgical repairs. However, certain challenges may limit total rehabilitation. This study intends …

Centralization of cleft lip and palate services in the United Kingdom: the views of adult “returners”

NM Stock, H Anwar, JR Sandy… - The Cleft Palate …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Since the implementation of centralized services in the United Kingdom for
those affected by cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), several studies have investigated the impact …