Reliability and validity of the Arabic version of the Early Onset Scoliosis 24 Items Questionnaire (EOSQ-24).

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Early Onset Scoliosis (EOS) is a complex pathology that covers a variety of etiologies, with onset before the age of 10 years. Surgical treatment of EOS should have the objectives of fulfilling maximum pulmonary function, spine length, with minimal hospitalizations, complications, and family burden. Radiographic parameters are an important standard in assessing treatment outcomes. However, the Early Onset Scoliosis Questionnaire-24 (EOSQ-24) was developed to measure the wider dimensions of outcomes involving the quality of life of patients and caregivers post-treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of culturally adapted Arabic version of the EOSQ-24. METHODS:Translation and cross-cultural adaptation, based on published guidelines, were per

SUBMITTER: Hanbali Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6405253 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature