Exploring the screening and incidence of infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)

Heather Jennings

Waterford Institute of Technology

Has worked as midwife in Dublin and Waterford for the past 10 years. She has predominantly worked within the Domino Midwifery Service supporting women through natural childbirth and in particular supporting women in a home birth setting. She is currently in the final year of her PhD in Waterford Institute of Technology.

Abstract

Background DDH is one of the most common congenital defects in newborns. The overall incidence of DDH in the Republic of Ireland is unknown and there are only a small number of papers from an Irish setting reported. In... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Heather Jennings (Waterford Institute of Technology)
  2. Martina Gooney (Waterford Institute of Technology)
  3. Joe O'Beirne (HSE South)
  4. Linda Sheahan (Waterford Institute of Technology)

Topic Area

Topics: Children's Healthcare

Session

CH2 » Children's Healthcare 2 (15:00 - Wednesday, 9th November, Seminar Room 0.30)

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