Table 10.
Brace questionnaire results (n = 45)
| Measure | Group | n (%) | Mean (±SD) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total brace |
Compliant (n = 26) |
26 (100) |
81.65 (±10.65) |
0.001 |
| Questionnaire score |
Non compliant (n = 19) |
19 (100) |
69.52 (±12.25) |
|
|
Domains |
|
|
|
|
| General health |
Compliant |
26 ( 100) |
8.12 (±1.73) |
0.04 |
| Perception |
Non compliant |
19 (100) |
6.89 (±2.26) |
|
| Physical function |
Compliant |
26 (100) |
29.85 (±3.18) |
0.003 |
| Non Compliant |
19 (100) |
25.95 (±5.05) |
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| Emotional function |
Compliant |
26 (100) |
18.58 (±3.84) |
0.05 |
| Non compliant |
19 (100) |
15.89 (±5.37) |
||
| Self esteem |
Compliant |
26 (100) |
7.85 (±1.38) |
0.003 |
| Non compliant |
19 (100) |
6.26 (±2.02) |
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| Vitality |
Compliant |
26 (100) |
7.92 (±1.26) |
0.0004 |
| Non compliant |
19 (100) |
6.00 (±2.08) |
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| School activity |
Compliant |
26 (100) |
13.42 (±1.77) |
0.03 |
| Non compliant |
19 (100) |
12.11 (±2.23) |
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| Bodily pain |
Compliant |
26 (100) |
25.57 (±3.75) |
0.01 |
| Non compliant |
19 (100) |
22.52 (±3.96) |
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| Social function | Compliant |
26 (100) |
26.34 (±5.15) |
0.07 |
| Non compliant | 19 (100) | 23.16 (±6.42) |
(bold font = significant p values).