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Description
Most post-casting ED visits and unplanned cast changes are unnecessary resulting in increased
healthcare costs and demands. In most cases, issues reported during these visits could be addressed
with patient education. Effective discharge instructions include verbal communication and also written
and visual information. One limitation is that discharge information is not delivered at the reading level
of a pediatric patient.
This project will take a multi-pronged approach by augmenting current discharge procedures with age-
appropriate education directed to pediatric patients themselves. The proposed education book will
provide knowledge and graphics about the fracture, cast duration, process for removal, and activity
restrictions at a reading level appropriate for pediatric ages. Potential positive downstream effects
would hopefully be seen in clinic staff receiving less calls about cast care, and the ED seeing fewer
representations for cast-related issues such as wet or broken cast
Status | Active |
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Effective start/end date | 6/1/24 → 5/31/25 |
Funding
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America: $1,000.00
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