Research Article

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

Volume: 6 Number: 3 December 31, 2025
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Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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.

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Supporting Institution

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Ethical Statement

Before starting the study, written permissions were obtained from the administrations of the universities to be included in the study sample to the parents of children with inclusion criteria. Written approval was obtained from the author’s Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Non-Interventional Ethics Committee (Date: 07.12.2022, Approval no: 74555795-050.01.04-626201). The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.

Thanks

The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to Burak ÖZGER for his support and contributions throughout the study and to all patients and their parents who agreed to participate in the study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Rehabilitation

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

November 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 11, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 3

APA
Özger, E. Y., Çivi Karaaslan, T., Akgül, T., & Gökçeoğlu, Y. S. (2025). Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices, 6(3), 140-150. https://doi.org/10.58770/joinihp.1818364
AMA
1.Özger EY, Çivi Karaaslan T, Akgül T, Gökçeoğlu YS. Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices. 2025;6(3):140-150. doi:10.58770/joinihp.1818364
Chicago
Özger, Elif Yağmur, Tuğba Çivi Karaaslan, Turgut Akgül, and Yaşar Samet Gökçeoğlu. 2025. “Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices 6 (3): 140-50. https://doi.org/10.58770/joinihp.1818364.
EndNote
Özger EY, Çivi Karaaslan T, Akgül T, Gökçeoğlu YS (December 1, 2025) Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices 6 3 140–150.
IEEE
[1]E. Y. Özger, T. Çivi Karaaslan, T. Akgül, and Y. S. Gökçeoğlu, “Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”, Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 140–150, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.58770/joinihp.1818364.
ISNAD
Özger, Elif Yağmur - Çivi Karaaslan, Tuğba - Akgül, Turgut - Gökçeoğlu, Yaşar Samet. “Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices 6/3 (December 1, 2025): 140-150. https://doi.org/10.58770/joinihp.1818364.
JAMA
1.Özger EY, Çivi Karaaslan T, Akgül T, Gökçeoğlu YS. Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices. 2025;6:140–150.
MLA
Özger, Elif Yağmur, et al. “Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis”. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices, vol. 6, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 140-5, doi:10.58770/joinihp.1818364.
Vancouver
1.Elif Yağmur Özger, Tuğba Çivi Karaaslan, Turgut Akgül, Yaşar Samet Gökçeoğlu. Investigation of the Effectiveness Tele-Informing for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Innovative Healthcare Practices. 2025 Dec. 1;6(3):140-5. doi:10.58770/joinihp.1818364