Evaluation of Facial Appearance-Related Quality of Life in Young Japanese Patients With Cleft Lip and/or Palate.

Ayaka OkaChihiro TanikawaYukako IsogaiKiyomi MiharaTakashi Yamashiro

Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2021)

The instrument showed acceptable reliability, except for the coping domain. There were individual variations in QoL concerning the facial difference among Japanese youths with CL/P as measured by the YQOL-FD, suggesting the importance of individual evaluations. Perceptions were influenced by age, but not sex or cleft type.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
healthcare
primary care
depressive symptoms
social support
middle aged