A satisfaction survey of a nurse led paediatric clinic for hip dysplasia in infants

A nurse led clinic was set up in Reading in 1998 to support the orthopaedic consultant in the care of children with hip dysplasia and free valuable medical time for the clinically more complex patients. The service sees approximately 1200 infants per year. A twelve question patient satisfaction survey showed that the nurse led clinic was able to see 80% of infants referred within 2 months, with only 6% waiting longer then 3 months. There was a significant level of acceptance for the service with 100% of participants being either very satisfied (67%) or satisfied (33%). The majority of parents (80%) were completely satisfied with the service and felt nothing more needed to be added.