The role of caregiver's perceptions of their child's scoliosis severity in caregiver medical traumatic stress

This study explores how parents and caregivers perceive their child’s scoliosis and how these perceptions, alongside clinical factors, may relate to experiences of stress. The research team is inviting adults who care for a child under 18 with a medical diagnosis of scoliosis and who currently live in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or the UK. Participation involves completing a confidential online questionnaire lasting around 15 minutes, which asks about stress experienced over the past month and your views on your child’s scoliosis and its impact. Taking part is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time without giving a reason. Your responses will be kept confidential, stored securely, and used only for research purposes. As a thank‑you, you may choose to enter a separate prize draw for one of four £25 high street vouchers, with contact details collected separately so your answers remain anonymous. The study has received ethical approval from the University of Bath (reference: 13551‑16672), and the research team is available to answer any questions.