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Self-image in spinal deformity: a state-of-the-art review
Lauren E Stone1, Ryan Sindewald1, Michael P Kelly2
1Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA.
Purpose:
To review the current literature surrounding the assessment of self-image in pediatric and adult spinal deformity.
Methods:
The literature were reviewed for studies examining patient-reported outcome measurements (PROM) and self-image in pediatric and adult spinal deformity. PROM performance metrics were collected and described. The relationships between self-image PROM and patient outcomes, including satisfaction, were described.
Results:
Several self-image PROM exist, including the Scoliosis Research Society-22r (SRS-22r) self-image domain, the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire (BIDQ), and the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ). The most commonly used is the self-image domain of the SRS-22r. It is validated in adult and pediatric spinal deformity and is correlated with patient desire for surgery and satisfaction after surgery. This domain is limited by floor and ceiling effects.
Conclusion:
Self-image assessment is critical to both pediatric and adult spinal deformity surgeries. The SRS-22r self-image domain is the most frequently reported PROM for this health domain. While valid in both surgical cohorts, this PROM is affected by floor and ceiling effects which limits the ability to discriminate between health states. Given the overall importance of this domain to patients with spinal deformity further efforts are needed to improve discrimination without gross increases in PROM question burden, which may limit broad acceptance and use.
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