CLEF LIP AND PALATE: THE NURSE’S ROLE IN ITS FEEDING TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES. A BIBLIOGRAPHIC REVIEW

Authors

  • Rachely Tellechea Martín Hospital Sant Joan Despí Moisés Broggi, Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/musas2017.vol2.num1.6

Keywords:

orofacial cleft, cleft palate, cleft lip, feeding, nursing, treatment

Abstract

Introduction

Orofacial cleft is a group of malformations that occur in 1 per 7000 births. Its etiology is fairly unknown but several studies suggest some risk factors, such as an insufficient supply of folic acid during birth and postpartum, infectious agents, tobacco, alcohol, use of certain medications, genetics, age and possible hereditary factors, among others. Regarding its treatment, labial surgery (cheiloplasty) is performed within the first 2-3 months after birth.

Objectives

To identify the nursing practices carried out in the initial stages of feeding babies with cleft lip and palate.

Methodology

A systematic review of scientific databases, including studies on patients with orofacial cleft published within the last 5 years.

Results

A total of 35 articles have been selected to carry out the study.

Conclusions

Nurses play a key role in the process of feeding the patient. They advise, counsel, guide, teach, give support and assist the patient throughout all the process.

Author Biography

Rachely Tellechea Martín, Hospital Sant Joan Despí Moisés Broggi, Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona.

Enfermera en Unidad de cuidados intensivos del Hospital Sant Joan Despí Moisés Broggi, Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona.

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017): Empowering Women and Maternities in Complex Scenarios

Section

Women and Family

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