Publications by authors named "Alison Jeremy"

Background: Outcome measures are increasingly important in the modern National Health Service. In the care of children born with cleft lip and/or palate there are many different outcomes to consider but only a few reliable, validated outcome measures exist. The dmft (decayed, missing and filled teeth) index and cleft speech characteristics (CSCs) are used regularly by cleft teams throughout the UK to assess outcomes in children with cleft lip and/or palate.

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Objective: Babies born with cleft lip and/or palate are followed-up throughout their growth in childhood. During adulthood, they may require further functional and/or aesthetic treatment. Adult multidisciplinary cleft clinics have been in place in the West Midlands, U.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Alison Jeremy"

  • - Alison Jeremy's research focuses on the long-term outcomes of individuals with cleft lip and/or palate, particularly examining the impact of various factors such as cleft type, socio-economic deprivation, and ethnicity on speech and dental health outcomes in the UK.
  • - A significant aspect of her work involves evaluating the effectiveness of outcome measures like the dmft index and cleft speech characteristics (CSCs), which are essential for assessing the needs and results of treatments provided to cleft patients.
  • - Additionally, her studies highlight the ongoing multidisciplinary care required for adult patients with cleft conditions, indicating that follow-up services and interventions are crucial throughout their lives for both functional and aesthetic purposes.