Education of parents in Pavlik harness application for developmental dysplasia of the hip using a validated simulated learning module.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Pavlik harness is the most common initial treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip worldwide. During treatment, parents are required to re-apply the harness at home. Teaching parents how to apply the harness is therefore paramount to success. While simulated learning for medical training is commonplace, it has not yet been trialed in teaching parents how to apply a Pavlik harness.

Methods

A group of parents underwent a simulated learning module for Pavlik harness application. Parents were evaluated pre- and post-exposure and at one month after testing. A validated objective structured assessment of technical skill (OSATS) and a global rating scale (GRS) specific to Pavlik harness application were used for evaluation. A control group of parents was also

SUBMITTER: Gargan KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4940246 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature