2018
DOI: 10.26717/bjstr.2018.03.000926
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Challenges to Optimal Care for Orofacial Cleft Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa - The Example of Two Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Abstract: Background: Complete and comprehensive management of a cleft patient goes beyond surgical repairs. However, certain challenges may limit total rehabilitation. This study intends to highlight specific challenges to optimal care for Orofacial cleft patients in the West African subregion and to suggest possible solution.Methods: This is a cross sectional study carried out at two tertiary hospitals in Nigeria from January 2012 to December 2014. Cleft lip/palate patients were recruited from regular surgical outpati… Show more

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“…Furthermore, longitudinal care is often cost prohibitive, with reported follow-up rate of less than 50% in the region [52]. Although partially attributed to financial constraints, many caregivers of patients with CLP carry the perception that only surgical treatment is required, ignoring other associated functional outcomes [4 ▪▪ ,17,53,54].…”
Section: Cleft Care Barriers and Solutionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, longitudinal care is often cost prohibitive, with reported follow-up rate of less than 50% in the region [52]. Although partially attributed to financial constraints, many caregivers of patients with CLP carry the perception that only surgical treatment is required, ignoring other associated functional outcomes [4 ▪▪ ,17,53,54].…”
Section: Cleft Care Barriers and Solutionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recent studies show that the incidence of OFCs has decreased in recent years, demonstrating the substantial impact of these international community efforts and the government’s partnerships. These were accomplished by constructing more management centers, training more healthcare workers, implementing a multidisciplinary team approach, providing nutritional counseling, free surgical care, serious awareness campaigns, and a variety of other initiatives 10 , 11 .…”
Section: Progress Over the Decadesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nevertheless, some reports of delay in cleft repair still occurred in the country. [ 8 , 15 , 17 , 18 ]. The demographic and clinical parameters that may be responsible for delay in primary surgeries have not been fully explored in Nigeria.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%