Pain Management Using Guided Imagery for Adolescents Post-spinal Fusion
Pain Management Using Guided Imagery for Adolescents Post-spinal Fusion
Surgery to correct scoliosis (spinal fusion)generates a severe pain intensity rending pain
 management a complex task. Several studies have found out that pharmacological interventions
 alone were not enough to provide optimal pain management for these patients. The
 investigators developed a DVD on guided imagery, customized for teenagers, to help them cope
 better with their pain. The investigators believe that this type of intervention combined
 with their usual analgesic medication will help them to control their pain and foster
 rehabilitation.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Aged between 11 and 20 years old

 -  Have undergone a posterior/anterior arthrodesis surgery for idiopathic scoliosis

 -  Able to write and understand French

 -  Requires a computer or DVD player at home.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Diagnosed with a moderate cognitive deficit or severe mental retardation