Barriers and facilitators of brace compliance in adolescents with spinal deformities: a qualitative study
Faezeh Ghorbani, Hadi Ranjbar, Mohammad Kamali, Zahra Nemati, Hiva Razavi, Taher Babaee · 2026
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Faezeh Ghorbani and five colleagues ask, in 2026, what helps or hinders teenagers asked to wear a brace for a curved spine. Braces can halt worsening curves before bones mature, yet teens often skip wearing them. The team interviewed 74 people: adolescents with scoliosis or a hunched upper back, their parents, and the clinicians who fit and oversee braces. Talks ran over eight months at spine centers.
Responses sorted into four big themes and dozens of smaller factors, from brace comfort and looks to family support and follow up care. Each teen's path differed in detail, the team found. They advise personal plans, steady follow up, teaching videos, and rewards to lift wear time. Success stories from peers may also build a hopeful outlook.
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| CREATOR | Faezeh Ghorbani, Hadi Ranjbar, Mohammad Kamali, Zahra Nemati, Hiva Razavi, Taher Babaee |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 56836 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |