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Title

Care of an infant born with a cleft palate: a case study.

Authors

Eridani-Ball, Bethany; Brimble, Mandy Jane

Abstract

Why you should read this article: • To be aware that orofacial clefts are the most common facial congenital abnormalities in humans • To read a case study presenting an overview of the care provided for an infant born with a cleft palate • To recognise the vital role of children’s nurses in supporting family-centred care. Orofacial clefts are the most common facial congenital abnormalities in humans. Their management is complex due to a range of immediate and ongoing challenges. These include breathing, feeding, speech, hearing and dental issues. This article uses a case study approach to outline these challenges for a patient who was born with a cleft palate. The case is followed by a discussion of contemporary evidence-based care. The article focuses on family-centred care and multidisciplinary teamwork, and the author also details the central role of the children’s nurse.

Subjects

EVIDENCE-based nursing; PEDIATRIC nurses; NURSES; OCCUPATIONAL roles; POSITIVE end-expiratory pressure; MEDICAL quality control; NEONATAL intensive care units; RESPIRATION; NEONATAL intensive care; POSTNATAL care; NURSING; PEDIATRICS; INFANT nutrition; HYDRATION; ELECTROLYTES; FAMILY-centered care; NASOPHARYNX; FAMILY support; CLEFT palate; HEALTH care teams; PATIENT positioning

Publication

Nursing Children & Young People, 2024, Vol 36, Issue 6, p15

ISSN

2046-2336

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.7748/ncyp.2024.e1514