Effective factors on brace compliance in idiopathic scoliosis: a literature review.

Conclusions: Compliance can be augmented by considering factors in the design and delivery of the brace. Superior appearance and comfortable within the brace can improve psychological acceptance and improve the compliance. Lower age, involving the patient in treatment procedure, considering the child habits, and improved family awareness of the treatment plan of idiopathic scoliosis can also improve overall compliance of the brace. Implications for rehabilitation This article reviews factors that affect compliance with orthotic treatment in idiopathic scoiliosis. PMID: 31248292 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research