OrthoticS for TReatment of symptomatic flat feet In CHildren (OSTRICH): a randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted trial set-up and recruitment. Extending the study was not feasible due to cost and time constraints. Health Technol Assess. 2025 Aug 6:1-49. doi: 10.3310/PLKJ4541. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Children and young people with symptomatic pes planus (flat feet) often seek treatment from healthcare professionals. There are various […]
From theory to practice: insights into intervention development of the NON-STOP app for children with Perthes’ disease
The development of interventions in healthcare often lacks a robust theoretical basis, which may contribute to suboptimal engagement and effectiveness. This paper provides insights into and practical guidance on the development of complex interventions in healthcare, using the example of a digital self-management tool for children with Perthes’ disease, called the Non-Surgical Treatment of Perthes’ […]
Clinical consensus recommendations for the non-surgical treatment of children with Perthes’ disease in the UK
CONCLUSION: Children’s orthopaedic specialists have reached consensus on recommendations for non-surgical treatment in Perthes’ disease. These statements will support decisions made in clinical practice and act as a foundation to support clinicians in the absence of robust evidence. The dissemination of these findings and the best way of delivering this care needs careful consideration, which […]
“Waiting for the best day of your life”. A qualitative interview study of patients’ and clinicians’ experiences of Perthes’ disease
CONCLUSION: This is the first study to describe how children/families and clinicians experienced receiving or providing treatment in Perthes’ disease. The results indicate the need for robust evidence to support treatment decisions. Children and families valued feeling involved in the clinical decision-making process. Clinicians acknowledged the central importance of providing patient-centred care, particularly in the […]