Publication: A qualitative study of health-related quality of life and psychosocial adjustments of Thai adolescents with repaired cleft lips and palates.
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Issued Date
2011
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ISSN
1252208
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2-s2.0-84859504789
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มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet. Vol 94 Suppl 6, (2011), p.S45-50
Suggested Citation
Chimruang J., Soadmanee O., Srisilapanan P., Patjanasoontorn N., Nanthavanich N., Chuawanlee W. A qualitative study of health-related quality of life and psychosocial adjustments of Thai adolescents with repaired cleft lips and palates.. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet. Vol 94 Suppl 6, (2011), p.S45-50. Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/7182
Abstract
The purposes of the present study were (1) to study the meaning of Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) from the insider's perspective and (2) to explore the relevant psychosocial adjustments involved in the HRQoL of Thai 12-to-17-year-old adolescents with repaired cleft lip and cleft palate (CLP). The study included a sample of 18 adolescents with non-syndromic repaired CLP and 6 parents of these adolescents. The participants were recruited from an orthodontic clinic in the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, and all were in-depth interviewed. HRQoL can be categorized into four domains: physical symptoms,functional limitations, emotional well-being and social well-being. In the affected group they were striking differences in psychological assets, psychosocial resources and socioeconomic disparities. The majority of these participants were well-adjusted and able to cope with the adversities they experienced as a result of their conditions; hence it was noted that, participants with consistent support from parents,friends and professionals were likely to have a positive health status and satisfaction with treatment. These findings have important implications in measuring a multidimensional HRQoL construct, and will enhance issues regarding adaptation strategies which have an impact on HRQoL of adolescents with CLP.