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Functional assessment testing for maxillofacial prosthetics

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  • 1Department of Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, N.Y., USA.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Maxillofacial prosthodontists can improve patient care and documentation by utilizing functional assessment tests. This study identifies applicable tests for treatment and accountability, enhancing outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The healthcare landscape increasingly emphasizes treatment outcomes and accountability to patients, payers, and referral sources.
  • Functional assessment is crucial for justifying reimbursement, defining service eligibility, and evaluating care quality.
  • Currently, functional assessment is underutilized by maxillofacial prosthodontists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify available functional tests for maxillofacial prosthodontists.
  • To create a list of tests applicable for treatment and documentation in maxillofacial prosthodontics.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search identified 125 potential functional assessment tests.
  • A questionnaire was distributed to speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists to determine current usage of these tests.

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  • The study includes a historical overview of assessment testing and highlights the need for functional assessment in this specialty.

    • Main Results:

    • Outcome measurements utilized by other rehabilitation team members were reviewed and summarized.
    • Functional tests found to be useful for maxillofacial prosthodontists were identified and suggested.
    • The study provides a curated list of applicable functional assessment tools.

    Conclusions:

    • Functional assessment tests offer valuable tools for maxillofacial prosthodontists to enhance patient care.
    • Implementing these tests can improve treatment documentation and accountability.
    • Adoption of functional assessment aligns with broader healthcare trends focusing on measurable outcomes.