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Psychosocial Impacts of Idiopathic Clubfoot on Parents and Children: A Scoping Review Protocol
Nurhanis Syazni Roslan1, Syurahbil Abdul Halim2, Ismail Munajat2
1Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Insights
This scoping review examines the psychosocial impacts of idiopathic clubfoot treatment on families. Understanding these effects can improve treatment compliance and adherence to the Ponseti technique.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Idiopathic clubfoot is a common pediatric deformity requiring consistent treatment.
- The Ponseti technique is the standard of care, with compliance crucial for preventing relapse.
- Understanding psychosocial impacts on families is key to enhancing treatment adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map existing literature on psychological and social effects in idiopathic clubfoot.
- To identify assessment tools for measuring these impacts.
- To determine factors influencing treatment compliance.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines.
- Searched major databases (Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE, etc.) for studies in the last 10 years.
- Included quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies; data extracted by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- Findings will be presented through narrative summaries and tables.
- The review synthesizes current knowledge on psychosocial effects and influencing factors.
- Identifies assessment tools used in clubfoot treatment research.
Conclusions:
- Provides insights for healthcare practitioners to develop interventions.
- Aims to improve treatment adherence and outcomes for children with idiopathic clubfoot.
- Highlights the importance of addressing psychosocial aspects in pediatric clubfoot management.
Background/Objectives:
Idiopathic clubfoot is a complex pediatric foot deformity. The Ponseti technique is widely regarded as the standard for correcting deformities, and treatment compliance is essential for preventing relapse. Examining psychosocial effects on parents and/or children during clubfoot treatment provides valuable insights for improving compliance. This scoping review will map the existing literature on the psychological and social effects experienced by parents and/or children with idiopathic clubfoot. It also aims to examine the assessment tools used to measure these impacts and identify factors influencing treatment compliance.
Methods:
This review will adhere to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines for scoping reviews. The search will include databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO and focus on studies published in the last 10 years. This review will include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies that investigate the psychological and social effects experienced by parents or affected children of any age with idiopathic clubfoot. Reporting will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) extension guidelines. The screening and data extraction process will involve two independent reviewers. The analysis will be descriptive and qualitative.
Results:
The findings will be presented in tables and a narrative summary.
Conclusion:
This review may guide health practitioners in developing evidence-based interventions to improve treatment adherence.
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