A Psychometric Network Analysis of OHIP-14 across Australian and Brazilian Populations.

Gustavo Hermes SoaresP H R SantiagoR I WerneckE Michel-CrosatoL Jamieson

Published in: JDR clinical and translational research (2020)

This study demonstrates a new analytical framework from which to conceptualize and interpret the construct oral health-related quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). Network graphs facilitate knowledge translation of findings to professionals with no expertise in psychometric methods. OHIP-14 is a valuable tool to oral health research and clinical practice. Differences in conceptions of health may influence the extent that the instrument measures oral health impacts. Consequently, dimension scores do not always provide appropriate measures and should be avoided in research reports and assessments of treatment outcomes.

Keyphrases

oral health
network analysis
healthcare
clinical practice
public health
emergency department
mass spectrometry
liquid chromatography
risk assessment
patient reported outcomes
social media
electronic health record