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Introduction: The Chang Gung Forum has been dedicated to the care of craniofacial anomalies since 2000. This annual continuing medical education program focuses on orofacial cleft and surgery-first orthognathic surgery by providing up-to-date information and management guidelines. This study explored how the Chang Gung Forum has influenced medical perspectives, decisions, and practices in a multidisciplinary craniofacial team.
Methods: Between 2000 and 2022, 20 Chang Gung Forums have been held. A questionnaire was distributed among 170 attendees who had participated in the forum more than once. The questionnaire collected information on the participants' experiences and levels of satisfaction with the educational program and whether or how it had influenced their clinical practice.
Results: Valid responses from 86 attendees (response rate, 50.6%) who had participated more than once were collected and analyzed. The overall satisfaction rate of the Chang Gung Forum based on the respondents' most recent visits was 4.28 ± 0.63 out of 5. Of the respondents, 90.9% acknowledged changes in their clinical practice, with modifications in surgery plans and decisions being the most notable (48.5%). In addition, comprehension increased throughout years of attending the annual forum (P < 0.001).
Conclusion: The Chang Gung Forum has contributed markedly to the community of congenital craniofacial anomalies. The program will continue providing updated information and influencing the clinical decision-making of health care professionals.
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