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Study Explores Facilitators, Barriers to Standardized Outcome Measurement for Cleft Care

agiannattasioJanuary 22, 2021ACPA News, Journal

CL/P providers and staff support standardized outcome measurement and believe it will improve care delivery. Study results may provide guidance for an implementation strategy of standardized outcome measurement.. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Jan. 26, 2021–A recent study sought to identify facilitators … Read More

Seven-Year-Olds Describe Speech of Peers with Cleft Lip/Palate

ACPAJune 16, 2020ACPA News, Journal

By age 7, children are comparing themselves to others and peers become important Speech impairment associated with CL/P can have a negative impact on physical and emotional development A wider focus on speech outcomes could have a positive effect on … Read More

Study Examines Barriers, Supports to Facilitate Breast Milk Feeding for Infants with Cleft Lip/Palate

ACPAApril 14, 2020ACPA News, Journal

Breast milk provision to infants with CL/P is slightly lower than national average Infants with CL/P face multiple obstacles to successful oral feeding Early diagnosis and educational resources help families prepare and be successful in providing breast milk to infants … Read More

Access ACPA’s Abstract Book Online – No Subscription Required

ACPAMarch 26, 2020ACPA News, Journal

Abstracts submitted to ACPA’s Annual Meeting are now available in the online edition of The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. Although the meeting has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the abstracts will still be citable in this CPCJ issue. … Read More

Article Outlines How Medical Providers Can Facilitate Positive Psychosocial Outcomes for Craniofacial Patients and Their Families

ACPAMarch 17, 2020ACPA News, Journal

Psychosocial issues can affect patients and their families at any time during treatment Supporting patients and their families with information and resources promotes positive outcomes CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / March 17, 2020 – Medical providers play an important role in … Read More

Study Examines Youth with Cleft Lip/Palate and Nonadherence Rates to Orthodontic Treatment

ACPAFebruary 14, 2020ACPA News, Journal

Orthodontic treatment central to overall treatment of CL/P Older CL/P patients more likely to not comply with orthodontic treatment regimen History of behavioral health issues may be a factor in nonadherence CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Feb. 18, 2020 – Type … Read More

Study Finds Services Provided by Charitable Organizations Help Support, Educate Cleft Lip/Palate Patients, Others

Alyssa KirkmanJanuary 17, 2020ACPA News, Journal

Study focused on charitable organizations in England and Scotland Benefits of charitable efforts were noted by patients, caregivers, clinical teams, and the charitable organizations themselves CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / January 17, 2020 – Education and supportive services provided by charitable … Read More

Study Investigates Why Rate of Attribution is High Among Cleft Lip and Palate Patients

Alyssa KirkmanNovember 13, 2019Journal

Team clinics strive to minimize disruption to patient families’ lives Reasons for patient attrition are multifaceted Improved family education, personalized care may help ensure continuity of care  CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Nov. 13, 2019 – Researchers at Washington University in … Read More

Study Examines Effect of 2011 Tohoku Disaster on Prevalence of Cleft Lip, Palate

Alyssa KirkmanOctober 22, 2019ACPA News, Journal

Study compared disaster-affected CL/P data to similar data collected following Hurricane Katrina Race, cultural differences may affect prevalence of CL/P following a natural disaster CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Oct. 22, 2019 – Did the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami affect … Read More

Study Compares Morphology of Musculus Uvulae in Adults With and Without Cleft Palate Repair

Alyssa KirkmanSeptember 17, 2019ACPA News, Journal

Sex and race appear to have no effect on velopharyngeal anatomy Individuals with previous cleft palate repair tend to have shorter, less voluminous musculus uvulae CHAPEL HILL, N.C. / Sept. 17, 2019 – New insights on the morphology of the … Read More

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