A Conceptual Thematic Framework of Psychological Adjustment in Caregivers of Children with Craniofacial Microsomia

CONCLUSIONS: Narrative interviews provided rich insight into caregivers' experiences of having a child with CFM and enabled the development of a conceptual thematic framework to guide clinical care and future research. Information gathered from this study demonstrates the need to incorporate evidence-based psychological support for families into the CFM pathway from birth onward.PMID:38584503 | DOI:10.1177/10556656241245284

Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - April 8, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nicola M Stock Bruna Costa Jade Parnell Alexis L Johns Canice E Crerand Kristin Billaud Feragen Laura P Stueckle Angela Mills Leanne Magee Matthew Hotton Melissa Tumblin Amy Schefer Amelia F Drake Carrie L Heike Source Type: research