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Child oral health from the professional perspective - a global ICF-CY survey

Denise Faulks1,2, Gustavo Molina3, Caroline Eschevins2

  • 1CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Service d'Odontologie, Clermont-Ferrand, France.

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|September 16, 2015
PubMed

Insights

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Children and Youth version (ICF-CY) can describe children's oral health holistically. This study identified 86 ICF-CY items and 31 factors relevant to child oral health.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Children and Youth version (ICF-CY) offers a framework for holistic oral health models.
  • Understanding child oral health requires considering broader environmental and functional factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore international professional opinions on factors influencing child oral health using the ICF-CY framework.
  • To identify key components of child oral health from a global professional perspective.

Main Methods:

  • A two-round online Delphi survey was administered to 514 professionals from 81 countries.
  • Participants were stratified by WHO world regions and professional groups.
  • Open-ended responses were analyzed and linked to ICF-CY items; relevance was rated in the second round.

Main Results:

  • 86 ICF-CY items were identified as relevant to child oral health by at least 80% of professionals.
  • An additional 31 factors were also deemed relevant to child oral health and function.
  • The ICF-CY framework effectively captured professional perspectives on child oral health.

Conclusions:

  • The ICF-CY is a suitable tool for describing the holistic experience of child oral health from a professional viewpoint.
  • Findings will inform the development of an ICF-CY Core Set for Oral Health.
  • This research supports a comprehensive approach to pediatric oral health assessment and intervention.
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