Cleft Lip and Palate Research in the United Kingdom: Advances in Clinical Psychological Knowledge and Future Directions

Journal article

In 2012, the James Lind Alliance (JLA) worked with individuals with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), their families and clinicians to identify priority areas for future research. This article reviews progress conducted in the United Kingdom in the 3 JLA priorities most closely related to Clinical Psychology. It then builds upon the original priorities to identify 4 future directions, based on contemporary literature and in-depth discussions between clinical and research experts. Finally, recommendations for next steps toward meeting these future directions are outlined, including consistent outcome measurement, engaging diverse groups of people with CL/P and embedding the principles of codesign.

Authors: Hotton, M; Shepherd, L; Stock, NM

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Journal: The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal
• Volume: 63
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 908-914
• Publication date: 2025-01-28
• DOI: 10.1177/10556656251315659
• EISSN: 1545-1569
• ISSN: 1055-6656
• Language: English
• Keywords: psychosocial adjustment; evidence-based practice; cleft lip and palate; mental health support