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Journal Publication: Facilitating Positive Psychosocial Outcomes in Craniofacial Team Care: Strategies for Medical Providers

Center:

CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Alexis Johns
[email protected]
323-361-7060

Product Description:

Psychosocial issues associated with craniofacial diagnoses and the ongoing burden of care can impact the quality of life of patients and families, as well as treatment adherence and outcomes. Utilizing available literature and clinical expertise across 6 centers, the present article summarizes key psychosocial issues for the benefit of nonmental health medical providers and offers suggestions as to how all members of craniofacial teams can promote positive psychosocial outcomes.

Keyword(s):

craniofacial conditions, multidisciplinary treatment, psychosocial adjustment, quality of life

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1055665619868052

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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