Which interventions may improve bracing compliance in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: This review aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of interventions in improving bracing compliance among adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. Eight databases were searched from their inception to April 2022. The eligibility criteria included controlled studies that used any type of intervention to enhance bracing compliance in braced AIS patients. Two researchers independently screened articles and extracted data based on the PICO (participant, intervention, comparator, and outcome) framework. Quality appraisal of included studies was performed using GRADE (overall assessment), and the risk of bias was assessed with Cochrane RoB Tool 2 for randomized controlled trials (RCT) and ROBINS-I for non-RCT studies. The primary outcome was bracing compliance and sec

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9299303 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature