Outcomes evaluating quality of life and their measurement properties in early-onset scoliosis: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) is a rare spinal deformity affecting children under the age of 10. Both the condition and its treatment have associated morbidity and can impact quality of life. Understanding this impact can be achieved by using appropriate patient-reported and/or carer-reported outcome measures. The aim of the review described in this protocol is to evaluate the evidence on measurement properties relevant to health-related quality of life outcomes in the EOS population. The focus will be on outcome measures relevant to patients undergoing treatment of EOS under the age of 10.

Methods/analysis

This protocol is reported in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocol and COnsensus-based Standards for the select

SUBMITTER: Baird C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8422316 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature