Our Canadian DDH Care Pathway Moves into the Delphi Rounds!
Canada currently lacks a standardized approach for screening Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), which contributes to delayed diagnoses and more invasive surgeries that lead to complications. The Hippy Lab at BC Children’s Hospital is developing a standardized care pathway for the screening and surveillance of DDH. This care pathway is specifically for the Canadian context with considerations for both urban and rural settings, allowing practitioners across Canada to:
Minimize practice variation and error
Improve patient outcomes by reducing the incidence of late or missed DDH cases
This care pathway will guide DDH care providers through the process of screening, diagnosis, and referral.
In collaboration with a panel of experts, including orthopaedic surgeons, pediatricians, radiologists, midwives, family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and patient/parent advocates from across the country, we are now beginning the Delphi consensus-building process to solidify the guidelines. A maximum of 4 Delphi rounds to reach 80%+ consensus on 30-60 guidelines is currently in the works, projecting to be complete by mid-2025, allowing us to begin provincial implementation.
Thank you to our key supporters!
