1748-7161-2-S1-P11 1748-7161 Poster presentation <p>Pilot study to validate a scoliosis-specific instrument that measures quality of life and treatment effect</p> Sherman Katie QualityInsights@sbcglobal.net

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 Scoliosis <p>4th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities</p> Publication of these abstracts has been funded by the National Scoliosis Foundation (http://www.scoliosis.org) and the Asklepios Katharina Schroth, Spinal Deformities Rehabilitation Centre (http://www.skoliose.com) Meeting abstracts – A single PDF containing all abstracts in this Supplement is available here. http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1748-7161-2-S1-info.pdf <p>4th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities</p> Boston, MA, USA 13–16 May 2007 http://www.scoliosis.org/sosort2007/ 1748-7161 2007 2 Suppl 1 P11 http://www.scoliosisjournal.com/content/2/S1/P11 10.1186/1748-7161-2-S1-P11 12 10 2007 2007 Sherman; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

Objective

To develop a reliable, valid instrument to measure the quality of life of scoliosis patients and treatment effect for scoliosis.

Study design

The instrument's questions were derived from SF-36 and Brace Questionnaire subscales, and common complaints of adolescents with scoliosis. Questions ask about a patient's social, mental, and physical functioning, roles (in school, family, etc.), pain, general health, and the value placed on treatment. Surveys will be completed by patients at Spinal Dynamics of Wisconsin. The data will be analyzed using item-convergent validity, floor and ceiling effects, internal consistency, and clinical external validity.

Results and conclusion

Upon successful completion of this study, a reliable and valid instrument will have been developed, and the minimum necessary sample size will have been determined for future use.