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ArticleSpine deformity2025

Examining the impact of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on psychosocial well-being and physical function: revealing insights from patient-reported outcomes.

Donna J Oeffinger, Henry Iwinski, Vishwas Talwalkar, Rolando Roberto, David Dueber, Anita Bagley

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  2. Treatment of idiopathic scoliosis during adolescence: a qualitative and quantitative analysis of its long-term psychosocial and functional impact.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026
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Donna J OeffingerShriners Children's Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY, 40508, USA. doeffinger@shrinenet.org.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-0206-1065
Henry IwinskiShriners Children's Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY, 40508, USA.
Vishwas TalwalkarShriners Children's Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, KY, 40508, USA.
Rolando RobertoShriners Children's Northern California, Sacramento, CA, USA.
David DueberUniversity of Toledo, The Herb Innovation Center, Toledo, OH, USA.
Anita BagleyShriners Children's Northern California, Sacramento, CA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeUsing patient-reported questionnaires (PROs), the impact of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) on psychosocial well-being domains of Self-Image, Self-Esteem, Mental Health and Peer Relationships, and the interplay between these domains, physical function and clinical measures was investigated.

methods95 patients from a convenience cohort with AIS completed questionnaires (SRS-22r, SAQ, PODCI, PROMIS, and Harter's Self-Perception Profile), and clinical data were collected. PRO scores analyses included descriptive statistics, unpaired t-test comparing typical peers and correlations. Scores on PRO domains for the lowest interquartile groups (LowIQR) were compared with the Remaining Cohorts (RC) using t tests, and differences were evaluated using Cohen's d statistic.

resultsThe entire study cohort reported psychosocial well-being similar to their AIS and typical peers. Scores on PsychoSocial Self-Image measures and PODCI Happiness, a mental health domain, and physical function measures of PODCI Transfer&Mobility and Sports&Physical Function were worse than typical population. Curve severity and clinical measures were not linked to PRO scores. For LowIQR patients, scores were statistically worse than the RCs in many domains with effect sizes indicating clinically noticeable differences. Patients in LowIQRgroups reported scores below typical peers on Mental Health, Self-Esteem and global self-image measures, while RC did not.

conclusionsThis research enhances the clinical utility of PROs for assessing psychosocial well-being in patients with AIS by establishing thresholds for identification of patients reporting scores worse than their AIS peers. Interventions targeting psychosocial well-being may help mitigate the potential negative impact of scoliosis on adolescents.

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Patient Reported Outcome MeasuresQuality of LifeScoliosisAdolescentChildCohort StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMental HealthSelf ConceptSurveys and QuestionnairesAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisHarter’s Self-Perception ProfilePatient reported outcomePROMISPsychosocial Well-BeingSRS-22r

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