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Screening For Torticollis And Plagiocephaly: The Role Of The Pediatrician, Lisa Ann Change-Yee Hwang
Screening For Torticollis And Plagiocephaly: The Role Of The Pediatrician, Lisa Ann Change-Yee Hwang
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of providing a standardized screening examination to a group of attending and resident physicians on the rate of torticollis and plagiocephaly diagnoses, the age at time of diagnosis, and the attitudes and practice patterns of the physicians. All subjects were given a standardized screening procedure by verbal instruction and handout, and also completed a pre-‐ and post-‐intervention questionnaire, which assessed the practice regarding the diagnosis and management of torticollis and plagiocephaly. A retrospective chart review was conducted to ascertain the changes in frequency and mean age of patients diagnosed …