Comparative Analysis in Social Development of Children with Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity According to Timing of Correction: School Age and Preschool Age
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
;
: 37-40, 2007.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-64124
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Correction of cleft lip nasal deformity has been performed from March, 1995 to June, 2006 at Donga-A University. The goal of this study is to evaluate children's psychosocial development and to determine the optimal timing of repair.METHODS:
This is the retrospective study of patients operated at pre-school and school age. The patients could be divided into two groups, corrected at pre-school age(n=30), and school age(n=30). To evaluate the social development, we used 4 parameters, Children individualism-collectivism scale, Pictorial scale perceived competence social acceptance for young children, Matson's children social adaptability scale, Academic performance rating scale.RESULTS:
Operated group at pre-school age had better social adaptation, social acceptance, self-image, self- esteem and academic performance than operated group at school age.CONCLUSION:
It is better that correction of secondary lip nasal deformity at pre-school age than at school age in social development.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Social Change
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Retrospective Studies
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Cleft Lip
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Mental Competency
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Lip
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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