Effect of Protocol of Care for Mothers on Selected Postoperative Outcomes among their Children with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Abstract

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a common pediatric orthopedic condition. DDH is an abnormal
development of the hip joint. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of protocol of care
for mothers on postoperative outcomes among their children with developmental dysplasia of hip. Time
series quasi-experimental research design was utilized. A convenient sample of 60 children with DDH was
recruited. The study findings revealed that motherswho received protocol of care had a higher mean score
of knowledge and practice regarding care of their children with DDH than those in control group. There
were highly statistical significance correlations between children’ improved postoperative outcomes and
mothers knowledge and reported practice after implementation of protocol of care. The study concluded
that application of protocol of care for mothers’ of children with DDH has a positive effect in improve
postoperative outcomes. It is recommended that protocol of DDH care should be available at orthopedic
department and designing suitable booklet about proper care, follow up and complication of DDH. Inservice
education for nurses may refresh their knowledge regarding DDH and nursing management of the
orthopedic children.