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ArticleThe Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association2026

Psychosocial Support for Australian Families Impacted by Craniosynostosis: A Qualitative Study.

Amanda J Osborn, Rachel M Roberts, Diana S Dorstyn

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Article in The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Amanda J OsbornSchool of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9720-7117
Rachel M RobertsSchool of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9547-9995
Diana S DorstynSchool of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7799-8177

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ObjectiveFamilies impacted by a craniofacial condition have reported mixed experiences of psychosocial support; however, the experience of Australian parents is not yet known. The current study therefore explores the psychosocial experiences, and needs, of Australian parents whose child has been diagnosed with craniosynostosis.DesignQualitative data were obtained from 21 online narrative interviews with parents of children with non-syndromic and syndromic craniosynostosis. Interviews were transcribed and reflexive thematic analysis was used to generate themes.ResultsFour themes were developed: (1) communication and trust in clinical care; (2) challenges in health system processes and communication; (3) challenges and strengths of family support networks; and (4) absence of psychological support in the clinical journey.ConclusionsThere is a lack of psychosocial support provided to families living with craniosynostosis in Australia. Parents have requested that psychological assistance and related supports be readily provided as an aspect of standard, family-centered care.

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CraniosynostosesParentsSocial SupportAdultAustraliaChildCommunicationFemaleHumansInfantInterviews as TopicMaleQualitative Researchcraniosynostosisparental perceptionpsychosocial adjustmentsocial support

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