Abstract
Objective: To provide an overview of the psychological assessment; results from studies examining psychological issues among individuals with craniofacial anomalies (CFA) and other chronic conditions; resilience; and therapeutic strategies to enhance psychological well-being. Conclusions: The literature on chronic conditions and findings from studies with people having CFA and their families demonstrate a range of effective adaptation patterns and strategies to enhance issues having an impact on quality of life.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 248-254 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2001 |
Keywords
- Adaptation
- Assessment
- Outcomes
- Psychology
- Resilience
- Well-being
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology