Pannbacker M, Lass N J, Scheuerle J F, English P J
Louisiana State University Medical Center, School of Allied Health Professions, Department of Communication Disorders, Shreveport 71130-3932.
Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 1992 Mar;29(2):164-7. doi: 10.1597/1545-1569_1992_029_0164_sosapo_2.3.co_2.
Questionnaire data about services and practices of cleft palate-craniofacial teams were obtained from 63 teams in 35 states. Findings indicate the following: (1) research was the least frequently conducted activity, although 73 percent of the teams indicated that they conducted research; and (2) the majority of those responding regarded cinefluoroscopy, endoscopy, perceptual assessment, oral examination, and videoendoscopy as important procedures, yet most patients (90%) seen by these teams did not receive instrumental assessment of velopharyngeal function.