This article is part of the supplement: 4th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities .

Poster presentation

Pilot study to validate a scoliosis-specific instrument that measures quality of life and treatment effect

Katie Sherman

7027 North Seneca Avenue, Glendale, WI 53217, USA

author email corresponding author email

from 4th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities
Boston, MA, USA. 13–16 May 2007

Scoliosis 2007, 2(Suppl 1):P11doi:10.1186/1748-7161-2-S1-P11

The electronic version of this abstract is the complete one and can be found online at: http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/2/S1/P11

Published:

12 October 2007

© 2007 Sherman; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

Objective

To develop a reliable, valid instrument to measure the quality of life of scoliosis patients and treatment effect for scoliosis.

Study design

The instrument's questions were derived from SF-36 and Brace Questionnaire subscales, and common complaints of adolescents with scoliosis. Questions ask about a patient's social, mental, and physical functioning, roles (in school, family, etc.), pain, general health, and the value placed on treatment. Surveys will be completed by patients at Spinal Dynamics of Wisconsin. The data will be analyzed using item-convergent validity, floor and ceiling effects, internal consistency, and clinical external validity.

Results and conclusion

Upon successful completion of this study, a reliable and valid instrument will have been developed, and the minimum necessary sample size will have been determined for future use.

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