Essex, Ryan ORCID: 0000-0003-3497-3137 and Dibley, Lesley ORCID: 0000-0001-7964-7672 (2023) Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: what we know, what we don’t know, and implications for practice. Nursing Children and Young People. ISSN 2046-2336 (In Press)

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Abstract

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common spinal disorder amongst children and adolescents, with over 90% of cases diagnosed around puberty. While the majority of those with AIS do not undergo treatment, a small but significant number are treated, guided by the extent of their spinal curvature. Treatment generally involves surgery or bracing. These options are both invasive and permanent (as with surgery) or require substantial adherence (as with bracing). Decision making about treatment also often comes at a critical stage of development. This article will outline the key factors as they related to treatment decisions in AIS, synthesising the current literature and drawing from recent empirical work, to show what is know and what is not known about AIS. Drawing from the evidence this article will also outline more practical clinical guidance for nurses and health professionals who work with young people who have AIS.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	AIS; scoliosis; nursing; qualitative
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Chronic Illness and Ageing Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Professional Workforce Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Health Sciences (HEA)
Last Modified:	28 Nov 2023 10:18
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/44984

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