Clinical, Psychological, and Social Determinants of Brace Compliance in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Brace adherence is a key determinant of treatment success in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. However, adherence is influenced by multiple clinical, psychological, and social factors, and reported wear times vary widely across studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify determinants of brace adherence and assess their quantitative impact on real wear. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar from database inception to November 2025. A total of 1040 records were identified, 620 were screened, and 45 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. In total, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis, and 10 provided ext

SUBMITTER: Sapienza M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12922099 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature