The Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Australian Standards of Care
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M Wynter1, N Gibson, M Kentish
1Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. meredith_wynter@health.qld.gov.au
Insights
This guideline offers Australian standards for hip surveillance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). It aims to improve care through evidence-based practices and expert consensus for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) frequently involves hip complications, necessitating standardized surveillance.
- Existing practices for hip surveillance in children with CP lacked consistent guidelines in Australia.
- Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing hip displacement in pediatric CP.
Framework:
- The 'Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Australian Standards of Care' provides a framework.
- Developed by a multidisciplinary group, it integrates literature review and expert opinion.
- Formalized consensus process (2007-2008) established the basis for national best practice.
Implementation:
- The 'Standards of Care' are designed for integration into existing health services.
- Aimed at educating health professionals and families of children with CP.
- Endorsed by The Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM).
Implications:
- Implementation of these standards is expected to enhance hip surveillance protocols.
- A prospective study will assess the effectiveness and cost-benefit of the recommended care.
- Improved outcomes for children with CP through standardized, evidence-based hip monitoring are anticipated.
Abstract:
The 'Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Australian Standards of Care' ('Standards of Care') provides a clear and concise guideline for inclusion of hip surveillance into current services. The 'Standards of Care' have been developed by a multidisciplinary working group for the education and information of all health professionals working with children with CP and their families. The 'Standards of Care' were developed through extensive review of the literature and garnering of expert opinion from professionals working in the area within Australia and New Zealand. A formalized external consensus process was conducted from 2007 to 2008 and the 'Consensus Statement on Hip Surveillance for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Australian Standards of Care' became the basis for best practice around Australia in 2008. It has been endorsed by The Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM). Prospective longitudinal study will evaluate both effectiveness and cost/benefit outcomes of this recommended hip surveillance standard of care.
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