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A multiple-language health history for dental practice
1Oral Medicine Clinic, University of Pacific School of Dentistry.
Texas Dental Journal
|March 1, 1994
Summary
A standardized health history form is now available in eight languages. This multilingual form can be freely copied for use by dental practitioners, with the English version serving as a reference.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Standardized patient health history forms are crucial for effective clinical practice and data collection.
- Existing forms may not cater to diverse linguistic populations, posing a barrier to comprehensive patient assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a uniform health history form designed for accessibility across multiple languages.
- To provide a readily available resource for dental practitioners to improve patient intake processes.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive health history questionnaire.
- Translation of the questionnaire into seven languages, in addition to English.
- Formatting the forms for easy reproduction and distribution.
Main Results:
- A uniform health history form is available in eight languages (seven plus English).
- The forms are designed for unrestricted copying and use by private dental practitioners.
- The English version is designated as the standard reference for dentists.
Conclusions:
- The availability of a multilingual health history form can enhance patient communication and data accuracy in diverse dental settings.
- This resource supports equitable healthcare access by removing language barriers during patient registration.
- The standardized English form ensures consistency and facilitates professional understanding among dental providers.