Kevser Kurt Demirsoy1, Semi Çalış2, Süleyman Kutalmış Büyük2. 1. Department of Orthodontics, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Dentistry, Nevşehir, Turkey. 2. Department of Orthodontics, Ordu University, Faculty of Dentistry, Ordu, Turkey.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and awareness of obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) about the presurgical orthopedic treatment of newborns with cleft lip and palate (CLP). METHODS: We conducted a 12-question survey by email to 532 OB-GYNs who were members of the Turkish Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Association. The participants were asked about their years in practice, region of practice, and knowledge of CLP and nasoalveolar molding (NAM). RESULTS: A total of 141 OB-GYNs agreed to participate and completed the survey. Fifty-nine (42%) of 141 OB-GYNs had never heard of NAM treatment in newborns with CLP. Twenty-seven percent had information about NAM, and 23% referred newborns with CLP for NAM. No statistically significant difference existed in the knowledge level about the preoperative treatment of newborns with CLP between experienced and inexperienced OB-GYNs (P > .05). CONCLUSION: The knowledge levels of OB-GYNs about NAM were insufficient. We hope that this study will provide more effective results in OB-GYNs referring newborns with CLP for NAM.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and awareness of obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) about the presurgical orthopedic treatment of newborns with cleft lip and palate (CLP). METHODS: We conducted a 12-question survey by email to 532 OB-GYNs who were members of the Turkish Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Association. The participants were asked about their years in practice, region of practice, and knowledge of CLP and nasoalveolar molding (NAM). RESULTS: A total of 141 OB-GYNs agreed to participate and completed the survey. Fifty-nine (42%) of 141 OB-GYNs had never heard of NAM treatment in newborns with CLP. Twenty-seven percent had information about NAM, and 23% referred newborns with CLP for NAM. No statistically significant difference existed in the knowledge level about the preoperative treatment of newborns with CLP between experienced and inexperienced OB-GYNs (P > .05). CONCLUSION: The knowledge levels of OB-GYNs about NAM were insufficient. We hope that this study will provide more effective results in OB-GYNs referring newborns with CLP for NAM.
Authors: W Maarse; S J Bergé; L Pistorius; T van Barneveld; M Kon; C Breugem; A B Mink van der Molen Journal: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Date: 2010-04 Impact factor: 7.299
Authors: W Maarse; L R Pistorius; W K Van Eeten; C C Breugem; M Kon; M J H Van den Boogaard; A B Mink van Der Molen Journal: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Date: 2011-08-10 Impact factor: 7.299