Designing multimedia patient education materials for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial of patient education videos

Discussion Potential limitations and attempts to address SRS-22r does not capture all aspects of physical functioning, such as mobility and self-care [63]. Additionally, SRS-22r was evaluated in the COS study that included all spinal deformities and thus limiting applicability to specific AIS [63] therefor additional quality of life measure will be taken via the EQ-5D-Y. It is acknowledged the EQ-5D-Y may require supplemental assessment tools for school function [64], and that it’s correlation with the SRS-22r has been found to be good for non-scoliotic populations [65]. Proxy reporting may occur with the EQ- 5D-Y as participants complete at home in the presence of parent(s)/guardian(s), but this yields similar outcomes as the 3-layer predecessor [66]. Future potential This study will determine the feasibility of implementing a fully powered trial and may offer an option to provide basic information about AIS to patients and the general public. Its utility could be particularly found in addressing those individuals on the waitlists for many services related to AIS [11,32,33]. This could have further implications for countries with under resourced healthcare systems or rural and remote regions lacking the access to clinicians that would often provide this specialty advice and education. Conclusion This feasibility randomized controlled trial will offer insight into the feasibility of implement- ing advice from the literature in designing multimedia patient education materials for a popu-

lation with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and allow a comparison with materials that do not undergo similar redesign as well as a comparison with usual care. Supporting information S1 Checklist. SPIRIT 2013 checklist: Recommended items to address in a clinical trial pro- tocol and related documents*. (DOC) S1 File. (PDF) Acknowledgments The authors wish to thank Scoliosis Awareness & Support Ireland, the Scoliosis Advocacy Net- work, Scoliosis Ireland, McGowan Physio, Orthotic Solutions, and Activ8 Physio for their offer of assistance in recruiting for this study. Author Contributions Conceptualization: Garett Van Oirschot, Cailbhe Doherty. Data curation: Garett Van Oirschot, Cailbhe Doherty. Formal analysis: Garett Van Oirschot, Cailbhe Doherty. Funding acquisition: Garett Van Oirschot. Investigation: Garett Van Oirschot, Cailbhe Doherty. PLOS ONE Multimedia education materials for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis PLOS ONE | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0297394 May 23, 2024 10 / 14