What factor induces stress in patients with AIS under brace treatment? Analysis of a specific factor using exploratory factor analysis

Stress from brace treatment in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) can deteriorate their quality of life. A Japanese version the Bad Sobernheim Questionnaire–Brace (JBSSQ–brace) was developed to assess stress for AIS. However, specific factors causing under have remained unknown. We enrolled 69 consecutive assessed by JBSSQ–brace and Scoliosis Research Society–22 (SRS–22) instruments. The correlations SRS–22 score, patient demographics Cobb angle were analyzed Spearman's rank correlation. Exploratory factor analysis used determine psychological treatment. score correlated total SRS–22, self-image mental health domain, but not age, degree curvature, or other domains SRS–22. Factor detected one underlying factor, which more related Questions 4 5 loadings 0.8 than 1 6 0.65. associated spinal curve severity, pain, satisfaction suggested “anxious feeling about how we are perceived others” induces