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Comparative Study
. 2001 Jan;38(1):38-43.
doi: 10.1597/1545-1569_2001_038_0038_clapci_2.0.co_2.

Cleft lip and palate care in the United Kingdom--the Clinical Standards Advisory Group (CSAG) Study. Part 4: outcome comparisons, training, and conclusions

D Bearn  1 , S Mildinhall, T Murphy, J J Murray, D Sell, W C Shaw, A C Williams, J R Sandy
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Comparative Study

Cleft lip and palate care in the United Kingdom--the Clinical Standards Advisory Group (CSAG) Study. Part 4: outcome comparisons, training, and conclusions

D Bearn et al. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2001 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: A critical appraisal of cleft care in the United Kingdom.

Design: Retrospective comparative study.

Setting: All National Health Service cleft centers in the United Kingdom.

Patients/participants: Children born with unilateral complete clefts of the lip and palate between April 1, 1982, and March 31, 1984 (12-year-olds), and April 1, 1989, and March 31, 1991 (5-year-olds). Newly appointed and senior cleft clinicians.

Main outcome measures: Skeletal pattern, dental arch relationship, success of alveolar bone grafting, dental health, facial appearance, oral health status, patient/parent satisfaction.

Conclusions: This paper highlights the poor outcomes for the fragmented cleft care in the United Kingdom, compared with European centers. There is an urgent need for a review of structure, organization, and training.

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