Nursing care system development for patients with cleft lip-palate and craniofacial deformities at Srinagarind Hospital.

Background: A holistic nursing care system for patients with cleft lip-palate (CLP) and/or craniofacial deformities was arranged by the Nursing Department, Srinagarind Hospital, which provides tertiary nursing care. The nursing care system was developed as per system theory via participating management with action research following the Deming Cycle (PDCA) divided into 3 phases. Participants included 117 nurses from 8 divisions caring for patients with CLP and 128 parent caregivers.

Study of care for patients with cleft lip/palate (CLP) in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Objective: The objectives of the study were to determine basic information, understand health-related problems and examine problem-solving strategies among patients with cleft lip/palate (CLP) residing in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR).

Material And Method: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. The research team interviewed 24 patients with CLP who underwent surgery at the Khammouan Hospital between October 16-20, 2010 and their caregivers.