Abstract
Aims
Use of videos for patient education has grown in popularity. Literature promotes the use of videos to provide clearer information to patients and families. Information to patients are often provided via leaflets. In our regional (Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health board- CTM UHB) one stop clinic, we aimed to pilot the use of an educational video on developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) for parents and guardians and assess its usefulness.
Methods
Parents and guardians of children being treated for DDH with Pavlick harness were invited to the partake in the pilot scheme. A short video provided by the ‘What? Why? Children in Hospital’ (WWCIH) organisation was shown on a tablet to parents and guardians. A ten question questionnaire was then provided post watching the video. The questionnaire consisted of short answer, multiple choice, and rating scale (1-10) questions.
Results
23 parents/guardians participated. All participants stated the video was of the right duration. Participants of all stages in the Pavlik harness journey found the videos helpful. All participants responded that they would recommend the video to other parents and guardians. 52%(n=12) suggested that the video would be most useful to watch after DDH is diagnosed but before starting treatment. Participants also provided feedback on how to improve the videos such as inclusion of detailed explanations about the harness.
Conclusion
The use of an educational video for parents/guardians with children diagnosed with DDH is beneficial, with all participants finding it useful. Other centres could adopt the use of educational videos for newly diagnosed DDH children's families, prior to starting treatment with the Pavlick harness.
