# Psychosocial Impacts of Idiopathic Clubfoot on Parents and Children: A Scoping Review Protocol

## TL;DR

This study reviews how idiopathic clubfoot treatment affects the mental and social well-being of parents and children, aiming to improve treatment compliance.

## Contribution

The study introduces a systematic approach to map psychosocial impacts and assessment tools related to idiopathic clubfoot treatment.

## Key findings

- The review will identify factors influencing treatment compliance in idiopathic clubfoot.
- It will compile assessment tools used to measure psychological and social effects.
- Findings will be summarized in tables and narrative form for healthcare guidance.

## Abstract

Background/Objectives: Idiopathic clubfoot is a complex pediatric foot deformity. The Ponseti technique is widely regarded as the standard for correcting deformities, and treatment compliance is essential for preventing relapse. Examining psychosocial effects on parents and/or children during clubfoot treatment provides valuable insights for improving compliance. This scoping review will map the existing literature on the psychological and social effects experienced by parents and/or children with idiopathic clubfoot. It also aims to examine the assessment tools used to measure these impacts and identify factors influencing treatment compliance. Methods: This review will adhere to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines for scoping reviews. The search will include databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO and focus on studies published in the last 10 years. This review will include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies that investigate the psychological and social effects experienced by parents or affected children of any age with idiopathic clubfoot. Reporting will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) extension guidelines. The screening and data extraction process will involve two independent reviewers. The analysis will be descriptive and qualitative. Results: The findings will be presented in tables and a narrative summary. Conclusion: This review may guide health practitioners in developing evidence-based interventions to improve treatment adherence.