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Parent satisfaction with early and delayed abduction splinting therapy of developmental hip dysplasia
Author(s) -
Bergo Kaja K,
Rosendahl Karen
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
acta paediatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/apa.12237
Subject(s) - medicine , pediatrics , patient satisfaction , dysplasia , outpatient clinic , medical treatment , physical therapy , surgery , family medicine
Aim To determine whether treatment for mild hip dysplasia instigated in the newborn period was preferred over a delayed treatment by the parents, as delayed treatment for mild hip dysplasia detected in newborns is an acceptable medical policy. Methods During a study period of 16 months from 2010 to 2011, parents attending the paediatric radiology outpatient clinic at Haukeland University Hospital for a follow‐up of their baby with developmental dysplasia of the hip ( DDH ), were invited to fill in a questionnaire on parent satisfaction on information provided, and on follow‐up and treatment given. Results A total of 91 parents were included, of which 66 (72.5%) had their babies treated from birth (group 1), while 25 (27.5%) had their child treated from 5 weeks onwards (group 2). Although parents in the delayed treatment group, in retrospect, were less satisfied with timing of the treatment than those in the early treatment group (p < 0.00), their general impression and total satisfaction did not differ (p = 0.29). Conclusion The overall parent satisfaction on follow‐up and treatment did not differ according to whether treatment was instigated at birth or later in infancy.