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Therapeutic itinerary of children with cleft lip and palate

Abstract Objective to understand the therapeutic itinerary of children with cleft lip and/or palate. Method a descriptive qualitative study carried out with families of children with cleft lip and palate. Data collection took place between June and July 2022 through semi-structured interviews, and t...

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Published in:Escola Anna Nery revista de enfermagem 2024, Vol.28
Main Authors: Vitorino, Allana Martins, Piran, Camila Moraes Garollo, Mori, Mariana Martire, Uema, Roberta Tognollo Borotta, Merino, Maria de Fátima Garcia Lopes, Furtado, Marcela Demitto
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Objective to understand the therapeutic itinerary of children with cleft lip and/or palate. Method a descriptive qualitative study carried out with families of children with cleft lip and palate. Data collection took place between June and July 2022 through semi-structured interviews, and thematic content analysis was applied. Results eight families participated and three categories emerged: I) Facing the unknown: diagnosis of cleft lip and palate in children – feelings of shock, fear and uncertainty were noted that permeate during early or late diagnosis; II) An arduous path: pauses and beginnings during the therapeutic itinerary – it was observed that the families followed different paths due to the specificity of the family configuration and the cleft itself; III) Weaving the support network for care – support from friends, family, professionals and health institutions proved to be extremely necessary. Conclusions and implications for practice the therapeutic itinerary of children with cleft lip and palate is arduous and followed by challenges, which begin at diagnosis and continue after birth. It is hoped that the results of this study will encourage dialogue among health professionals and become familiar with the needs of this population and be able to act at different points of health care. Resumo Objetivo conhecer o itinerário terapêutico de crianças com fissuras de lábio e/ou palato. Método estudo descritivo de natureza qualitativa realizado com famílias de crianças com fissura labiopalatina. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre junho e julho de 2022 por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, e aplicou-se a análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados participaram oito famílias e emergiram três categorias: I) Enfrentando o desconhecido: diagnóstico de fissura labiopalatina na criança – notaram-se sentimentos de choque, medo e incerteza que permeiam durante o diagnóstico precoce ou tardio; II) Um caminho árduo: pausas e recomeços durante o itinerário terapêutico – observou-se que as famílias percorreram caminhos diferentes devido à especificidade da configuração familiar e da própria fissura; III) Tecendo a rede de apoio para o cuidado – mostrou-se ser de extrema necessidade o apoio dos amigos, família, profissionais e instituições de saúde. Conclusões e implicações para prática o itinerário terapêutico de crianças com fissura labiopalatina é árduo e acompanhado de desafios, que se iniciam no diagnóstico e permanecem após o nascimento. Espera-se que
ISSN:1414-8145
2177-9465
DOI:10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2023-0090en