Reliability of the Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) Questionnaire

NCT07276178 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2025/126
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 23
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) questionnaire; to evaluate the reliability of the Turkish form and to ensure its usability in clinical and research fields.

Conditions

Scoliosis Idiopathic; Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent; Caregiver Anxiety

Keywords

Scoliosis Idiopathic Adolescent; Reliability; Caregiver

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Scoliosis Caregiver Affect and Emotional Questionnaire Turkish Version

  The Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) is a specific scale developed to measure the emotional and behavioral responses of parents or primary caregivers of children or adolescents with scoliosis to the treatment process. The scale assesses aspects such as stress, anxiety, social limitations, and psychosocial burden experienced during the caregiving process. The SCaRES scale consists of 18 items. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale of 1- Never, 2- Rarely, 3- Often, and 4- Always. The total scale score indicates the caregiver's level of impact on the treatment process. A higher score indicates a greater level of emotional and behavioral impact on the caregiver.

  through of the study, average 6 months

Study Arms (1)

Scoliosis Caregiver Group

Demographic information of caregivers who met the study criteria will be recorded at the beginning of the study. In this study, written permission was obtained from the authors of the original scale to establish the reliability and psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Survey. The scale was first translated into Turkish by two independent translators, and the translations were combined and synthesized by experts (physiotherapy/rehabilitation specialists and a linguist). The resulting Turkish version was back-translated into English by an independent translator and checked for consistency with the original text. The Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) is a specific scale developed to measure the emotional and behavioral responses of parents or primary caregivers of children or adolescents with scoliosis to the treatment process. The scale assesses dimensions such as stress, anxiety, social limitations, and

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The sample population consists of individuals who volunteered for the study and met the inclusion criteria, who had no history of other comorbidities in their children, a positive neurological examination, or previous spinal surgery. Convenience sampling will be used in sample selection.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals who are an adult (parent or primary caregiver) responsible for the care of an individual diagnosed with scoliosis between the ages of 10 and 18.
• Individuals who are able to read and understand Turkish.
• Individuals who are actively involved in the child's treatment process (e.g., use of a brace, exercise program, follow-up appointments).
• Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants whose children have a history of other comorbidities (neurological, etc.),
• Children whose children have a history of spinal surgery,
• Individuals who do not have an active role in the care process (e.g., parents who only provide financial support),
• Caregivers with intellectual disabilities, serious psychiatric diagnoses, or cognitive impairments that limit communication,
• Participants with incomplete or invalid survey forms.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasan Kalyoncu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Gaziantep, Gaziantep, (505) 090-5846, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (7)

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  PMID: 33280964 RESULT

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  PMID: 31895294 RESULT

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  PMID: 37858224 RESULT

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  PMID: 30218532 RESULT

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  PMID: 23633006 RESULT

• Weinstein SL, Dolan LA, Cheng JC, Danielsson A, Morcuende JA. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Lancet. 2008 May 3;371(9623):1527-37. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60658-3.

  PMID: 18456103 RESULT

• Zaina F, Ferrario I, Bakhsh HR, Donzelli S, Negrini S. SCaRES - scoliosis caregiver response and emotional scale: a Rasch-validated questionnaire to measure the psychological impact of children's scoliosis on their parents. Eur Spine J. 2025 Nov;34(11):5224-5231. doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-08983-x. Epub 2025 Jun 21.

  PMID: 40542837 RESULT

Study Officials

• Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr.

  Hasan Kalyoncu University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr.

CONTACT

505 090 58 46; tugba.badat@hku.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assist. Prof. Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 28, 2025
• First Posted: December 10, 2025
• Study Start: December 10, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 10, 2026
• Study Completion: March 10, 2026
• Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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