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  • 1Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, Minneapolis.

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The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) structure needs revision. The 5-item OHIP offers a practical and reliable tool for assessing oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) dimensions.

Keywords:
OHIPOral FunctionOral health-related quality of lifeOrofacial AppearanceOrofacial PainPsychosocial Impact

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  • Oral Health Research
  • Psychometrics
  • Health Outcomes Measurement

Background:

  • The original seven-domain structure of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) does not align with empirical data.
  • A four-dimensional structure of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) has emerged: Oral Function, Orofacial Pain, Orofacial Appearance, and Psychosocial Impact.
  • Revisiting the use and scoring of available OHIP versions is necessary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the measurement properties of various OHIP versions (5, 14, 19, and 20 items) for the overall OHRQoL construct and its four dimensions.
  • To provide recommendations on the optimal OHIP instruments and scoring methods for OHRQoL assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the "Dimensions of OHRQoL Project" learning sample (5,173 participants).
  • Computed correlations between summary scores of different OHIP versions.
  • Analyzed correlations between OHRQoL dimensions and OHIP domain scores or items.

Main Results:

  • High correlations (0.91-0.98) were found among summary scores of OHIP versions, indicating consistent OHRQoL construct measurement.
  • Specific OHIP domains effectively measured the identified OHRQoL dimensions: Physical Disability (Oral Function), Physical Pain (Orofacial Pain), Psychological Discomfort (Psychosocial Impact), and Handicap (Orofacial Appearance).

Conclusions:

  • Recommendations for OHIP selection and scoring were established to accurately capture OHRQoL.
  • The 5-item OHIP is recommended for psychometrically sound and practical OHRQoL assessment across diverse settings and oral health conditions.