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GLOSSARY FOR DENTAL PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES
Danchen Qin1, Fang Hua2, Mike T John3
1State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Center for Evidence-Based Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Orthodontics, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Dental patient-centered outcomes and dental patient-reported outcome measures (dPROMs) are crucial for improving dental care relevance and patient health. This glossary clarifies key terms for better understanding of patient-centered dental research.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Health Outcomes Research
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Dental patient-centered outcomes enhance the clinical relevance of study findings for patients.
- Dental patient-reported outcomes (dPROs) are vital for assessing oral health, disease impact, and care quality.
- Dental patient-reported outcome measures (dPROMs) are used to capture dPROs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a glossary of key terms related to dental patient-centered outcomes.
- To aid clinicians and researchers in understanding patient-centered clinical studies in dentistry.
- To address the importance of validated dPROMs in dental research.
Main Methods:
- Compilation of essential terminology in dental patient-centered outcomes.
- Definition and explanation of core concepts and measures.
- Review of current literature and evidence regarding dPRO usage and dPROM quality.
Main Results:
- Inadequate use of dPROs in dental trials is noted.
- Potential flaws in existing dPROMs require attention.
- A clear understanding of dPROs and dPROMs is essential for accurate research.
Conclusions:
- Standardized terminology is needed for effective patient-centered dental research.
- Validated dPROMs are critical for reliable assessment of oral health outcomes.
- This glossary serves as a resource to improve the interpretation and application of patient-centered dental studies.
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