Body image in idiopathic scoliosis: a comparison study of psychometric properties between four patient-reported outcome instruments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Four patient-reported outcome (PRO) instruments are commonly used to assess body image in idiopathic scoliosis (IS): the Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities (QLPSD), SRS-22 Self-Image scale, Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ), and Trunk Appearance Perception Scale (TAPS). The aim of this study is to compare the psychometric properties of these instruments in patients with IS and report the translational/cultural adaptation of the SAQ to Spanish.

Methods

The four instruments in a Spanish version were administered to 80 patients with IS aged 10 to 40 years old. The sample was stratified according to scoliosis magnitude (less and more than 45º). Analysis was also conducted for age groups. The psychometric properties studied included convergent and diver

SUBMITTER: Matamalas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4049402 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature