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International Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Volume  2, Issue 3, Sept - Dec 2016, Pages 177-179
 

Review Article

Application of Biopsychosocial Model in Nursing Care for a Child with Oral Facial Clefts

Shibilamol C. Baby*, Nandini M.**

*1st Year MSc (N) Student **Principal in Charge Cum HOD, Child Health, Department, Aswini College of Nursing, Thrissur.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijpen.2454.9126.2316.11

Abstract

  OFC (Oral Facial Clefts) is a group of conditions that includes cleft lip, cleft palate and both together. The cause of cleft lip and palate is complex and viewed to be result of both genetic and environmental factors. It results in feeding, speech and hearing problems. The visual appearance of child can affect parents perceptions of success for their child as well as child’s self­image,which can causes psychological problems. As children with this deformity grow older and begin to mix other children they may teased and ridiculed. In this scenario the complete care of a child with OFC requires multidisciplinary help and frequent assessment. Such as coordinated effort can be implemented through bio psychosocial model which enables the child to attain optimal habilitation, allows him or her to feel and be a useful member of society and ensures optimal functioning of the family. 

Keywords: OFC; Biopsychosocial Model.


Corresponding Author : Shibilamol C. Baby*