The Turkish Adaptation, Validity and Reliability Study of the Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to translate and culturally adapt the quality of life profile for spinal deformities (QLPSD) to Turkish language and test the validity and reliability of Turkish version of QLPSD in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Detailed Description
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The QLPSD, developed in Spain, was the first questionnaire designed to evaluate HRQoL in adolescents with spinal deformities. It contains 21 items in five dimensions: psychosocial functioning (7 items), sleep disturbances (4 items), back pain (3 items), body image (4 items), and back flexibility (3 items). Responses to items use a 5-point Likert scale. The possible score range is 21-105. The QLPSD has shown good validity and reliability. English, French and Persian versions of the QLPSD have been developed and validated. Good reliability and ease of use are mentioned in these versions. The QLPSD was designed to examine adolescents with spinal deformities and measure the effect of orthotic and surgical treatments on QoL. This questionnaire is practical and suitable for patients with spinal deformities. As a result we choose to translate the QLPSD into Turkish as it is less costly, practical and time consuming than developing a new tool. QLPSD may be preferred during follow-up of the results of conservative and / or surgical treatments for spinal deformities.

Official Title
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The Turkish Adaptation, Validity and Reliability Study of the Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities

Conditions
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Quality of Life, Spinal Deformity, Scoliosis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Questionnaire


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Aged between 10-16 years old Cobb angle 10-40 degrees Being treated with conservative treatment for spinal deformities Being accepted to answer the questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: Being not accepted to answer the questionnaire Having any mental disorder to prevent participation the study

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 10 Years
Maximum Age: 16 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| study group<br>Between 10-16 years old Cobb angle 10-40 degrees Being treated with conservative treatment (brace- exercise) for scoliosis Accepted to answer the questionnaire | Other: Questionnaire<br>* The QLPSD, developed in Spain, was the first questionnaire designed to evaluate HRQoL in adolescents with spinal deformities. It has shown good validity and reliability. English, French and Persian versions of the QLPSD have been developed and validated. Good reliability and ease of use are mentioned in these versions. The QLPSD was designed to examine adolescents with spinal deformities and measure the effect of orthotic and surgical treatments on QoL.<br>* Other names: the Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turkish adaptation, validity and reliability of QLPSD | The questionnaire contains 21 items in five dimensions: psychosocial functioning (7 items), sleep disturbances (4 items), back pain (3 items), body image (4 items), and back flexibility (3 items). Responses to items use a 5-point Likert scale. The possible score range is 21- 105. Higher scores indicate poorer QoL. | 1 day | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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quality of life, scoliosis, spine, validation, adaptation