Psychosocial empowerment following orthognathic surgery for patients born with cleft lip and/or palate
Joakim Lundberg, Mats Sjöström, Jenny Molin · 2026
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Joakim Lundberg, Mats Sjöström, and Jenny Molin listen to adults born with cleft lip or palate who later had jaw surgery. Their 2026 study fills a gap: most earlier work measured quality of life with scores, while the lived experience of orthognathic surgery stayed little known.
Sixteen adults told their stories in interviews. One theme ran through them: coming out stronger from a life-changing challenge. Patients described strong drive for change, tough setbacks weathered with a stable support network, and growing self-confidence afterward. Gains were not universal or instant, and some felt little change. The authors say surgery can reshape a life story, but results hinge on each person's setting.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Joakim Lundberg, Mats Sjöström, Jenny Molin |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 44 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |