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ABSTRACT: Methods
We established a clubfoot program that aimed to (1) develop a standardized treatment pathway; (2) improve care team education; (3) improve coordination of care with families; and (4) improve documentation. The purpose of this study was to outline our quality improvement intervention and evaluate its success. Data were retrospectively collected from isolated clubfeet before (2003-2007, phase I) and after (2012-2014, phase II) implementation of the clubfoot program. We compared the differences in treatment and major recurrence between the 2 phases using generalized logistic or linear mixed models. Modified Poisson regression models were used to evaluate the association between provider nonadherence and recurrence.Results
The pre- (phase I) and post- (phase II) implementation groups included 91 patients (131 feet) and 68 patients (101 feet), respectively. The incidence of major recurrence (odds ratio: 59.5, 95% confidence interval: 7.8-454.4, P < 0.0001) was lower during phase II compared to phase I. Nonadherence with the care pathway was associated with an increased risk of recurrence (risk ratio: 4.1, 95% confidence interval: 1.2-14.3, P = 0.0274).Conclusions
The implementation of a clubfoot program was associated with a decrease in major clubfoot surgery and improved adherence to established guidelines for clubfoot management.
SUBMITTER: Carry PM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7870159 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov-Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Carry Patrick M PM Graham Susan S Whalen Karen K Burke Deborah D Baschal Robin R Holmes Kaley S KS Kohuth Brian B Georgopoulos Gaia G Miller Nancy Hadley NH
Pediatric quality & safety 20201023 6
Clubfoot describes a congenital condition. If untreated, clubfoot can cause long-term functional issues. The Ponseti method is the gold-standard treatment; it emphasizes casting over surgery. We identified a high rate of major recurrence in patients with isolated clubfoot at our institution. We implemented a quality improvement intervention to address the recurrences.<h4>Methods</h4>We established a clubfoot program that aimed to (1) develop a standardized treatment pathway; (2) improve care tea ...[more]