The Turkish Adaptation, Validity and Reliability Study of the Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities
The Turkish Adaptation, Validity and Reliability Study of the Quality of Life Profile for Spinal Deformities
The purpose of this study is to translate and culturally adapt the quality of life profile
 for spinal deformities (QLPSD) to Turkish language and test the validity and reliability of
 Turkish version of QLPSD in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
The QLPSD, developed in Spain, was the first questionnaire designed to evaluate HRQoL in
 adolescents with spinal deformities. It contains 21 items in five dimensions: psychosocial
 functioning (7 items), sleep disturbances (4 items), back pain (3 items), body image (4
 items), and back flexibility (3 items). Responses to items use a 5-point Likert scale. The
 possible score range is 21-105.

 The QLPSD has shown good validity and reliability. English, French and Persian versions of
 the QLPSD have been developed and validated. Good reliability and ease of use are mentioned
 in these versions. The QLPSD was designed to examine adolescents with spinal deformities and
 measure the effect of orthotic and surgical treatments on QoL. This questionnaire is
 practical and suitable for patients with spinal deformities. As a result we choose to
 translate the QLPSD into Turkish as it is less costly, practical and time consuming than
 developing a new tool. QLPSD may be preferred during follow-up of the results of conservative
 and / or surgical treatments for spinal deformities.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Aged between 10-20 years old

 -  Cobb angle >10 degrees or more

 -  Being treated with conservative or surgical treatment for spinal deformities

 -  Being accepted to answer the questionnaire

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Being not accepted to answer the questionnaire

 -  Having any mental disorder to prevent participation the study