Publications by authors named "Catherine Howells"

Background: A fundamental tenent of treating developmental dysplasia of the hip is to identify patients with dislocated hips early so as to avoid the long-term sequelae of late diagnosis. The aim of this study was to develop a readily useable triage tool for patients with suspected hip dislocation, based on the clinical history and examination findings of the referring practitioner.

Methods: All primary care referrals (n=934) over a 3-year period for suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip to a tertiary pediatric center were evaluated.

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Background: We describe the first radiographic clinic in the literature for DDH and how this novel clinic can significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of service in a tertiary referral centre.

Aims: A radiographic clinic for the management of developmental dysplasia of the hip was introduced in 2017 in our institution. We performed a detailed cost analysis to assess the economic savings made with the introduction of this new clinic.

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Disparate theoretical viewpoints construe hypnotic suggestibility either as a stable trait, largely determined by underlying cognitive aptitude, or as a flexible skill amenable to attitudinal factors including beliefs and expectations. Circumscribed findings support both views. The present study attempted to consolidate these orthogonal perspectives through the lens of expectancy modification.

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