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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Published on: February 2, 2020

[Quality of life in patients with craniofacial disorders]

C Prahl1, A Bos

  • 1Vakgroep Orthodontie van het Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam. c.prahl@acta.nl

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|May 19, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Children with cleft lip and palate have differing views on their oral health quality of life compared to their parents. This study highlights the importance of considering both perspectives in research and care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Quality of Life Research
  • Craniofacial Disorders

Context:

  • Congenital craniofacial disorders significantly impact children's lives.
  • Research on quality of life (QoL) in affected children is a developing field.
  • Cleft lip and palate are common craniofacial conditions requiring comprehensive management.

Purpose:

  • To assess the concordance between children's and parents' perceptions of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
  • To investigate the OHRQoL in children with cleft lip and palate using a validated instrument.

Summary:

  • A study utilized the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) questionnaire.
  • Data were collected from children with cleft lip and palate and their parents.
  • Analysis revealed significant discrepancies between children's and parents' reported OHRQoL.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for patient-centered care in managing craniofacial disorders.
  • Emphasizes the importance of understanding the child's perspective on their health and well-being.
  • Informs future research methodologies for assessing OHRQoL in pediatric populations.

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