Content validity of the Scoliosis Research Society questionnaire (SRS-22r): A qualitative concept elicitation study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Scoliosis Research Society-22 revised (SRS-22r) is the common questionnaire used to evaluate health related quality of life (HRQOL) for young people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). The aim of this study is to evaluate its content validity for this population.

Methods

In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of young people with AIS (Cobb angle ≥25˚, aged 10-18 years). Concept elicitation was used to evaluate the influence of AIS on participants' HRQOL. Participant information sheets and consent/assent forms were age relevant. Topic guide was informed by the SRS-22r and existing evidence. Interviews were audio and video recorded, transcribed verbatim, coded, and analysed using thematic analysis. Derived themes/codes w

SUBMITTER: Alamrani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10162511 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature