Craniofacial anomalies contribute to one third of all congenital deformities, and are often
observed with syndromic genetic conditions such as Crouzon or Treacher-Collins syndrome …

Methods: A cross-sectional survey-based design was employed. Participants were parents
of children with craniosynostosis attending multidisciplinary craniofacial clinics within the …

Objective While knowledge of the psychosocial impact of craniofacial conditions is growing,
literature regarding the impact on parents remains limited. Parents of children born with a …

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of depressive symptoms and
self-esteem, and their association with facial asymmetry in adults who were operated on in …

Original papers Svalina, A., Vuollo, V., Serlo, W., Sinikumpu, J.-J., Silvola, A.-S., & Salokorpi,
N.(2022). Craniofacial characteristics and cosmetic satisfaction of patients with sagittal and …

Objective Despite growing recognition that congenital craniofacial conditions have lifelong
implications, psychological support for adults is currently lacking. The aim of this project was …

Parents of children with craniosynostosis may experience psychological distress, particularly
during intensive periods of treatment. Yet, recent research indicates parents may not be …

Objective Assess the Health-Related Quality of Life in children and adolescents with non-
syndromic craniosynostosis and compare it with participants without craniosynostosis …

Background Functional and structural complexities associated with craniosynostosis present
challenges for families of affected individuals. Additionally, these patients undergo …

Objective: Receiving a diagnosis of a congenital craniofacial anomaly (CFA) not onlyaffects
the psychological health of the individual themselves, but also the wider familyunit. Previous …