ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2026
Psychosocial empowerment following orthognathic surgery for patients born with cleft lip and/or palate.
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Abstract
backgroundIndividuals born with cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) may experience functional, esthetic and psychosocial challenges. While orthognathic surgery is performed to correct jaw discrepancies, knowledge about patients' experiences of this treatment remains limited, as previous research has largely relied on quantitative quality-of-life measures.
objectiveThis study aimed to illuminate the experiences of individuals with CLP undergoing orthognathic surgery.
methodsAn inductive qualitative design was used. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 adults treated with orthognathic surgery. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
resultsOne overarching theme,
conclusionsOrthognathic surgery may be experienced as a transformative process within a lifelong CLP trajectory, with potential to foster psychosocial empowerment and renewed self-confidence. These findings highlight both the transformative possibilities and the contextual variability of surgical outcomes in person-centered cleft care.
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