Healthcare Providers and Parents Highlight Challenges of Pediatric Hand Fracture Care.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric hand fractures are common, and many are referred to hand surgeons despite less than 10% of referrals requiring surgical intervention. We explored healthcare provider and parent perspectives to inform a new care pathway.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using virtual focus groups. Emergency physicians, hand therapists, plastic surgeons, and parents of children treated for hand fractures were asked to discuss their experiences with existing care for pediatric hand fractures, and perceptions surrounding the implementation of a new care pathway. Data were analyzed using directed content analysis with an inductive approach.

Results

Four focus groups included 24 participants: 18 healthcare providers and six parents. Four themes were identified: educati

SUBMITTER: Lafreniere AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9937106 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature