Validation of the Korean Version of the 24-Item Early-Onset Scoliosis Questionnaire: A Multicenter Study from the Korean Research Society of Spinal Deformity

A 24-item early-onset scoliosis questionnaire (EOSQ-24) has been developed as a valid tool for assessing the physical and emotional function of patients with early-onset scoliosis (EOS). Previous studies that conducted transcultural adaptation of the original EOSQ-24 into other languages have demons...

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Published in:Clinics in orthopedic surgery Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 123 - 129
Main Authors: Hwang, Chang Ju, Chang, Sam Yeol, Park, Kun-Bo, Lee, Dong-Ho, Cho, Jae Hwan, Matsumoto, Hiroko, Park, Sehan
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Korea (South) The Korean Orthopaedic Association 01.02.2025
대한정형외과학회
Subjects:
Age of Onset
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Original
Reproducibility of Results
Republic of Korea
Scoliosis - diagnosis
Scoliosis - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
정형외과학
Republic of Korea
Validation
Korean
Translation
Questionnaire
Early onset scoliosis
ISSN:2005-291X, 2005-4408, 2005-4408
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Summary:A 24-item early-onset scoliosis questionnaire (EOSQ-24) has been developed as a valid tool for assessing the physical and emotional function of patients with early-onset scoliosis (EOS). Previous studies that conducted transcultural adaptation of the original EOSQ-24 into other languages have demonstrated the high reliability of the questionnaire. However, a Korean version of the EOSQ-24 is not available, limiting optimal patient assessment in this nation. Therefore, this study was conducted to develop and validate a Korean version of EOSQ-24. The original English version of the EOSQ-24 was cross-culturally adapted following standard guidelines. The final version of the Korean EOSQ-24 was prospectively applied to a group of patients who were native Korean speakers. Internal consistency was evaluated using the Cronbach α coefficient and item-total correlations. The mean, standard deviation, floor effect, and ceiling effect of each item were also assessed. A total of 102 caregivers of patients with EOS (45 males and 57 females) completed the Korean EOSQ-24. The patients' average age was 6.39 ± 2.16 years. The Cronbach α coefficient for the 24-item scale was 0.942, indicating excellent reliability. The corrected item-total correlation coefficients ranged between 0.449 and 0.788. The mean value of the EOSQ-24 questionnaire was 3.19. Floor and ceiling effects for all questionnaires were below 30%, which could be considered acceptable. Our study successfully developed and validated the Korean version of the EOSQ-24, providing a reliable instrument for assessing the physical and emotional well-being of patients with EOS and their caregivers in the Korean context. The widespread adoption of the Korean EOSQ-24 in clinical practice and research settings can enhance the quality of care and improve outcomes for individuals affected by EOS in Korea.
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https://ecios.org/DOIx.php?id=10.4055/cios24210
ISSN:2005-291X
2005-4408
2005-4408
DOI:10.4055/cios24210