en Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Original Research Original Research <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">Background: </span></span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">Evaluating the performance of a brace in the treatment of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, without considering the process of brace compliance, is not comprehensive and valuable. This study aimed to evaluate the multifaceted and complex modality of brace compliance by drawing a comprehensive model with a qualitative approach.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Methods:</b> This study employed the grounded theory methodology to systematically explore and interpret factors affecting brace compliance, uncovering patterns and themes that influence treatment success. Data collection involved nonrandom convenience sampling of individuals from local clinics specializing in orthotic management of scoliosis. A semi-structured interview guide was utilized to explore participants&#39; experiences, challenges, and perceptions related to brace compliance and orthotic treatment. We engaged in constant comparison analysis as data were collected until we reached saturation, where no new themes emerged from additional data.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Results: </b>A total of 133 codes about the experiences of patients, parents, and specialists were extracted from the transcripts and categorized into 42 subthemes. The study identified 8 interconnected themes&mdash;including extensive lifestyle changes, visible improvements, supervision dynamics, result maintenance, a sense of difference, long-term commitment, monotony, and hope for a definitive treatment without surgery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size:13pt"><span style="text-justify:kashida"><span style="text-kashida:0%"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-style:italic"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"><span style="font-style:normal">&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Conclusion:</b> This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of compliance with braces and the dynamic interplay between patients, their families, and the treatment process.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> &nbsp; Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Brace, Compliance, Adherence, Orthotic Treatment 212 219 http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-9104-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Pouya Sharifi pooya.sharifiy@gmail.com 200319475328460089106 200319475328460089106 No 1. Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ایران Mohammad Kamali kamali.mo@iums.ac.ir 200319475328460089107 200319475328460089107 Yes Department of Rehabilitation Basic Sciences, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Hadi Ranjbar hadiranjbar@yahoo.com 200319475328460089108 200319475328460089108 No Mental Health Research Center, Psychosocial Health Research Institute, Tehran, Iran Malahat Akbarfahimi akbarfahimi.m@iums.ac.ir 200319475328460089109 200319475328460089109 No Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran Taher Babaee taher.to3@gmail.com 200319475328460089110 200319475328460089110 No Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran