title: A review of outcome measures used in cleft care.
abstract: This article provides a summary of the main outcome measures currently available and in use within modern cleft care. The fact that there are such a diverse range, including surgical, orthodontic, dental, speech and patient satisfaction measures, is a reflection of the complex, multidisciplinary and longitudinal nature of the care provided. The use of such measures of outcome is essential in the auditing and drive for continued improvements in the standards of care for patients affected with cleft lip and palate.
authors: School of Oral and Dental Sciences, Bristol Dental Hospital and Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
authors: Timothy
authors: T
authors: Jones
authors: School of Oral and Dental Sciences, Bristol Dental Hospital and Royal United Hospital, Bath, UK.
authors: Rana
authors: R
authors: Al-Ghatam
authors: School of Oral and Dental Sciences, Bristol Dental Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK.
authors: Nikki
authors: N
authors: Atack
authors: South West Cleft Unit, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
authors: Scott
authors: S
authors: Deacon
authors: School of Oral and Dental Sciences, Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, UK.
authors: Rosie
authors: R
authors: Power
authors: South West Cleft Unit, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
authors: Liz
authors: L
authors: Albery
authors: School of Oral and Dental Sciences, Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, UK.
authors: Tony
authors: T
authors: Ireland
authors: School of Oral and Dental Sciences, Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, UK.
authors: Jonathan
authors: J
authors: Sandy
mesh_terms: D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D054869:Clinical Audit; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013070:Speech Therapy; D059039:Standard of Care; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Cleft; care; evaluation; facial; lip; measure; palate; rating; surgery