Abstract
Methods The NBSQ questionnaire, which consists of 31 questions, was posted online to be completed by those who have experienced bracing for scoliosis. The questionnaire was completed by 139 people from 10 countries. Subjects were divided into three age groups: pre-adolescents (8-12), adolescents (13-17) and late-adolescents (18-21). A total of 113 completed questionnaires were used and evaluated according to their emotional aspects, self-image, selfesteem, social support and coping skills. In addition, demographics were incorporated into the study. These groups were further analyzed according to hours of bracewear per day. Data was analyzed using means, standard deviations and student’s t-test.
Highlights
Numerous questionnaires, including SRS-22, SRS-23, SRS-24 and BSSQ, were created to evaluate the psychological aspects of bracing young individuals
The purpose of this study was to use the NBSQ questionnaire to evaluate the emotional aspects, self-image, selfesteem, social support and coping skills of individuals braced for scoliosis
The NBSQ questionnaire, which consists of 31 questions, was posted online to be completed by those who have experienced bracing for scoliosis
Summary
Numerous questionnaires, including SRS-22, SRS-23, SRS-24 and BSSQ, were created to evaluate the psychological aspects of bracing young individuals. Purpose The purpose of this study was to use the NBSQ questionnaire to evaluate the emotional aspects, self-image, selfesteem, social support and coping skills of individuals braced for scoliosis. Methods The NBSQ questionnaire, which consists of 31 questions, was posted online to be completed by those who have experienced bracing for scoliosis.
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