Research: Patients Considering Surgery
ScoliosisJournal have produced a study Development of an online information and support resource for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients considering surgery: perspectives of health care providers Authors: Radha MacCulloch , Joyce Nyhof-Young , David Nicholas , Sandra Donaldson and James G Wright Background Adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis who are considering spinal surgery face a major decision that requires access to in-depth information and support. Unfortunately, most online resources provide incomplete and inconsistent information and minimal social support. The aim of this study was to develop an online information and support resource for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients considering spinal surgery. Prior to website development, a user-based needs assessment was conducted. The needs assessment involved a total of six focus groups with three stakeholder groups: (1) post-operative AIS patients or surgical candidates (10-18 years) (n=11), (2...