Improving Parental Support in Hypospadias Care
The proposed study will enroll parent-child pairs and is designed to obtain new knowledge and improve hypospadias care. Parent-child pairs will be randomized into different groups over 36 months and participate for at least 6 months.
⁃ A parent must meet all of the following criteria to be included:
• Age ≥ 18 years old
• Fluent and literate in English or Spanish
• Parent or legal guardian
• Ability to consent
• One eligible parent per child
• Plan to attend urology consultation
• Has access to a smart phone, tablet, or computer with reliable internet access
• Has the ability and agrees to receive unencrypted communications by text or email
⁃ A child must meet all of the following criteria to be included:
• 0-5 years old at the time of urology consultation
• Have an upcoming urology consult with an enrolled pediatric urologist regarding hypospadias