Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Authors : Elif Yağmur Özger, Tuğba Çivi Karaaslan, Turgut Akgül, Yaşar Samet Gökçeoğlu

Pages : 140-150

Doi:10.58770/joinihp.1818364

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of tele-information provided to parents of children diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Parents of children diagnosed with AIS between the ages of 10-18 were included in this cross-sectional prospective study. A 6-week tele-information program was applied to the parents via brochures and videos about scoliosis and treatment approaches and the use of virtual reality in rehabilitation. Before and after the tele-information, the parents were evaluated with the Evaluation Form For Parents Receiving Education on Scoliosis . At the end of the six weeks, the parents were also evaluated with the Satisfaction Questionnaire. The tele-information program was applied to 20 parents, 12 of whom were mothers and 8 were fathers. The mean total survey scores of the parents before and after the tele-information program were 71 ± 21.10 and 78.50 ± 18.70, respectively (p <0.001). When looking at the satisfaction of the parents with the application, 15 parents reported that they were very satisfied with the tele-information program, and 17 parents reported that they would recommend tele-information to others. As a result of the study, it is seen that parents of children diagnosed with AIS do not have sufficient information about the disease. The data obtained suggest that the tele-information program will increase awareness among parents about scoliosis-related information and the use of virtual reality in the field of rehabilitation.
Keywords : Sağlık eğitimi, skolyoz, sanal gerçeklik, telerehabilitasyon

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