First North American Hip Surveillance Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy: What we’ve learned in the past 5 years Webinar

Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
11 AM ET

Synopsis
Hip displacement is a common musculoskeletal problem in children with cerebral palsy (CP). When left undetected and untreated, hip displacement can progress to dislocation that can lead to pain and a decrease in quality of life.  Prompted by a high number of children presenting to our institution with painful, dislocated hips, the development of a provincial hip surveillance program was initiated.  Following consensus building with key provincial stakeholders, the Child Health BC Hip Surveillance Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy launched in 2014 with full provincial rollout in 2016.  The purpose of the surveillance program is to ensure all children in British Columbia receive equitable, evidence-based care and to prevent hip dislocations. Formal hip surveillance programs have been established outside North America, but the creation of this program is the first of its kind in Canada or the United States

Program Description
This webinar will describe the development and implementation of a provincial hip surveillance program, including key questions to consider during program development.  Successes and challenges from the past five years will be discussed.  Steps that individual clinicians can take in the absence of population-based surveillance will also be highlighted.
Presenter
Stacey Miller, Physiotherapist, Hip Surveillance Coordinator, BC Children’s Hospital/Child Health BC, Vancouver, BC
Fee
None. This program is free.

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