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How to develop and validate a questionnaire for orthodontic research.

Elbe Peter¹, R M Baiju², N O Varghese³

¹Department of Orthodontics, Government Dental College, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

European Journal of Dentistry

|September 22, 2017

Summary

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Psychological assessment in orthodontics is vital. This article details developing and validating psychometric tools to measure quality of life (QoL) for malocclusion patients, aiding clinical practice.

Keywords:

Psychometric tool quality of life questionnaire reliability and validity

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Area of Science:

Orthodontics
Psychometrics
Oral Health

Background:

Psychometric tools are increasingly used in orthodontics to assess psychological aspects of malocclusion and treatment.
Evaluating orthodontic patients solely by normative criteria is insufficient; psychological status requires assessment via questionnaires.
While generic and condition-specific quality of life (QoL) tools exist for orthodontics, their development and adaptation processes are complex and not widely understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the methodology for developing and validating psychometric tools for dental and orthodontic applications.
To provide guidance on translating and cross-culturally adapting existing QoL tools for different clinical settings.

Main Methods:

The article describes the complex steps involved in creating and validating new psychometric instruments.
It also details the process for adapting existing QoL measures for diverse populations and settings.

Main Results:

A clear methodology for psychometric tool development and validation in orthodontics is presented.
Guidance on translation and cross-cultural adaptation of QoL tools is provided, enhancing their applicability.

Conclusions:

Clinicians need to incorporate psychometric assessments for a comprehensive understanding of orthodontic patients.
The described methodologies facilitate the creation and adaptation of reliable QoL tools, improving patient care in orthodontics.