The experience of living with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a qualitative evidence synthesis using meta-ethnography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal deformity with physical and psychosocial implications for adolescents. The aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) was to systematically search for, identify, and synthesise qualitative research in order to improve our understanding of what it is like to live with AIS and to facilitate empathetic and effective healthcare.

Methods

We systematically searched 4 databases (Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL) and used the 7 phases of meta-ethnography to synthesise qualitative evidence including studies with children and adolescents, and additional viewpoints from parents about the experience of AIS.

Results

We distilled 7 themes. (1) Diagnosis turned time on its head revolves around the AIS diag

SUBMITTER: Hannink E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10362777 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature