National Treatment Approach Versus Standardized Treatment Protocol to Manage Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate: a Cross Sectional Study

This is a cross-setional survey to gather data concerning the current CL/P situation in our country.

The main objectives of this study are

1. To identify if the healthcare providers in Egypt work in cleft centers or teams
2. To assess if the healthcare providers are aware of the interdisciplinary team-based treatment approach that should be followed for CLP patients' management.
3. To provide data about the cleft lip and palate management protocols that are being followed in Egypt.
4. Evaluation of the current status of cleft care and experiences of the health care providers involved in the management of the CLP in Egypt including Orthodontists, OMFS, Otolaryngologists, Plastic Surgeons, Speech therapists, Dentists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Pediatricians, Nurses and Social Workers.
5. Identify the presence or absence of cleft centers in our country.
6. Identify the presence or absence or organized healthcare services for the CLP patients in terms of parents' awareness about the condition and its management, as well as the presence of medical referrals between the specialists.
7. Reporting the patients/parents' experiences throughout their treatment journey.
8. Highlight the obstacles that could be faced by the health care providers as well as the patients along the treatment journey.