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Initiating, developing and evaluating a comprehensive spinal defects clinic: a clinical report.
Philipp R Aldana1, David L Wood, Richard A Postlethwait
1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Lucy Gooding Pediatric Neurosurgery Center, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Wolfson Children's Hospital/Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
|February 25, 2011
Summary
Establishing a multidisciplinary spinal defects clinic improves pediatric neurosurgery care. This approach enhances patient information, care coordination, and reduces travel for families with spinal defects.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Spinal Defect Management
- Multidisciplinary Healthcare
Background:
- The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery developed a specialized clinic for pediatric spinal defects.
- This initiative aims to guide neurosurgeons in establishing similar clinics where none exist.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of a multidisciplinary clinic for pediatric patients with spinal defects.
- To provide a model for neurosurgeons lacking dedicated spinal defect clinics.
Main Methods:
- A staged process was employed for clinic development, including planning, recruitment, and operational phases.
- The clinic sessions were initiated and have been conducted monthly since June 2004.
- A quality improvement program involved surveying parents/caregivers regarding clinic impact.
Main Results:
- Between 2004 and 2009, 139 patients with various spinal defects were evaluated.
- 62% of surveyed parents reported better informed medical condition understanding.
- 52% experienced improved healthcare coordination, and 26% noted reduced travel.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric neurosurgeons can lead the organization of multidisciplinary clinics for improved pediatric spinal defect care.
- Multidisciplinary settings enhance healthcare delivery and patient care outcomes as perceived by families.
