Reliability of the Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) Questionnaire

November 28, 2025 updated by: Tuğba GÖNEN, Hasan Kalyoncu University

Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) Questionnaire

The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) questionnaire; to evaluate the reliability of the Turkish form and to ensure its usability in clinical and research fields.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

dependent on the involvement of families and caregivers. The emotional burden, stress, anxiety, and social limitations experienced by caregivers during the treatment process can indirectly affect both the individual's quality of life and the success of the patient's treatment. Therefore, objectively assessing the emotional and psychosocial impact experienced by caregivers of individuals with scoliosis is crucial for planning appropriate supportive interventions. The Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES), developed for this purpose, is a specific measurement tool that assesses emotional and behavioral responses to the treatment process in caregivers of individuals with scoliosis. Validity and reliability studies are required for the scale's use in different cultures and languages. Cultural differences, linguistic shifts, and healthcare system dynamics limit the scale's direct translation. Therefore, developing a Turkish version of the SCaRES is crucial for validly and reliably assessing the psychosocial burden experienced by caregivers in Turkish society. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) and to assess its reliability and ensure its usability in clinical and research settings.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

23

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Gaziantep
      • Gaziantep, Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye), (505) 090-5846
        • Hasan Kalyoncu University
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The sample population consists of individuals who volunteered for the study and met the inclusion criteria, who had no history of other comorbidities in their children, a positive neurological examination, or previous spinal surgery. Convenience sampling will be used in sample selection.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals who are an adult (parent or primary caregiver) responsible for the care of an individual diagnosed with scoliosis between the ages of 10 and 18.
  • Individuals who are able to read and understand Turkish.
  • Individuals who are actively involved in the child's treatment process (e.g., use of a brace, exercise program, follow-up appointments).
  • Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants whose children have a history of other comorbidities (neurological, etc.),
  • Children whose children have a history of spinal surgery,
  • Individuals who do not have an active role in the care process (e.g., parents who only provide financial support),
  • Caregivers with intellectual disabilities, serious psychiatric diagnoses, or cognitive impairments that limit communication,
  • Participants with incomplete or invalid survey forms.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Scoliosis Caregiver Group
Demographic information of caregivers who met the study criteria will be recorded at the beginning of the study. In this study, written permission was obtained from the authors of the original scale to establish the reliability and psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Survey. The scale was first translated into Turkish by two independent translators, and the translations were combined and synthesized by experts (physiotherapy/rehabilitation specialists and a linguist). The resulting Turkish version was back-translated into English by an independent translator and checked for consistency with the original text. The Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) is a specific scale developed to measure the emotional and behavioral responses of parents or primary caregivers of children or adolescents with scoliosis to the treatment process. The scale assesses dimensions such as stress, anxiety, social limitations, and

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Scoliosis Caregiver Affect and Emotional Questionnaire Turkish Version
Time Frame: through of the study, average 6 months
The Scoliosis Caregiver Response and Emotional Scale (SCaRES) is a specific scale developed to measure the emotional and behavioral responses of parents or primary caregivers of children or adolescents with scoliosis to the treatment process. The scale assesses aspects such as stress, anxiety, social limitations, and psychosocial burden experienced during the caregiving process. The SCaRES scale consists of 18 items. Each item is scored on a Likert-type scale of 1- Never, 2- Rarely, 3- Often, and 4- Always. The total scale score indicates the caregiver's level of impact on the treatment process. A higher score indicates a greater level of emotional and behavioral impact on the caregiver.
through of the study, average 6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Tuğba GÖNEN, Asisst. Prof. Dr., Hasan Kalyoncu University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

December 10, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 10, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 10, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 28, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 28, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

December 10, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 10, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 28, 2025

Last Verified

November 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2025/126

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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