This PhD project investigates health and welfare trajectories of individuals with idiopathic scoliosis across the life course and identifies factors influencing long-term health and welfare outcomes.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a chronic spinal disorder that occurs during adolescence and predominantly affects females.
Although the natural history and quality-of-life aspects of AIS are well described, little is known about its long-term consequences from a life-course perspective.
Using national registry data covering the entire Norwegian population, the project investigates healthcare utilization, medication use, and sickness absence among individuals with idiopathic scoliosis.
Analyses will explore gender differences and factors influencing long-term health and welfare outcomes, providing essential knowledge to improve follow-up, guide prevention strategies, and reduce the overall disease burden.
