Development of a classification (descriptive) system for a preference-based quality of life measure for dental caries (dental caries utility index) among adolescents.

Hettiarachchi, RM; Kularatna, S; Byrnes, J; Chen, G; Mulhern, B; Scuffham, PA

Development of a classification (descriptive) system for a preference-based quality of life measure for dental caries (dental caries utility index) among adolescents.

Hettiarachchi, RM Kularatna, S Byrnes, J Chen, G Mulhern, B

Scuffham, PA

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dc.contributor.author	Hettiarachchi, RM
dc.contributor.author	Kularatna, S
dc.contributor.author	Byrnes, J
dc.contributor.author	Chen, G
dc.contributor.author	Mulhern, B https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3656-8063
dc.contributor.author	Scuffham, PA
dc.date.accessioned	2022-04-20T01:33:54Z
dc.date.available	2021-11-15
dc.date.available	2022-04-20T01:33:54Z
dc.date.issued	2021-12-02
dc.identifier.citation	J Public Health Dent, 2021
dc.identifier.issn	0022-4006
dc.identifier.issn	1752-7325
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/156491
dc.description.abstract	OBJECTIVES: Preference-based quality-of-life measures (PBMs) have been developed in many clinical areas to aid estimation of more accurate utility values for economic evaluations. Existing oral health-related quality-of-life (OHRQoL) instruments are non-PBM and hence, cannot be used to generate utility values. The objective of this study was to develop a classification system for a new PBM (dental caries utility index-DCUI) for the most prevalent childhood oral health condition: dental caries. METHODS: Possible domains and items to be included in the classification system were identified based on the reviewing available pediatric non-PBM OHRQoL instruments, studies eliciting utility values for oral health outcomes and clinical dentistry textbooks and based on the findings, a draft classification system was developed. To refine the draft classification system, semi-structured interviews were conducted among a convenience sample of 15 12-17-year-old adolescents who had experience with dental caries. The classification system was further refined and validated by a group of dental experts, using a modified Delphi technique. RESULTS: The classification system comprised five items (pain/discomfort, difficulty in eating food/drinking, worried, ability to participate in activities, and appearance) and each item had a four-level response scale. CONCLUSION: The classification system developed herein is considered an amenable tool for the subsequent development of a new PBM for dental caries. Once the scoring algorithm is completed, the classification system can be used to incorporate economic evaluations of dental caries health interventions.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Wiley
dc.relation.ispartof	J Public Health Dent
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/jphd.12490
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1105 Dentistry, 1117 Public Health and Health Services
dc.subject.classification	Dentistry
dc.title	Development of a classification (descriptive) system for a preference-based quality of life measure for dental caries (dental caries utility index) among adolescents.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1105 Dentistry
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHERE - Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
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dc.date.updated	2022-04-20T01:33:52Z
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OBJECTIVES: Preference-based quality-of-life measures (PBMs) have been developed in many clinical areas to aid estimation of more accurate utility values for economic evaluations. Existing oral health-related quality-of-life (OHRQoL) instruments are non-PBM and hence, cannot be used to generate utility values. The objective of this study was to develop a classification system for a new PBM (dental caries utility index-DCUI) for the most prevalent childhood oral health condition: dental caries. METHODS: Possible domains and items to be included in the classification system were identified based on the reviewing available pediatric non-PBM OHRQoL instruments, studies eliciting utility values for oral health outcomes and clinical dentistry textbooks and based on the findings, a draft classification system was developed. To refine the draft classification system, semi-structured interviews were conducted among a convenience sample of 15 12-17-year-old adolescents who had experience with dental caries. The classification system was further refined and validated by a group of dental experts, using a modified Delphi technique. RESULTS: The classification system comprised five items (pain/discomfort, difficulty in eating food/drinking, worried, ability to participate in activities, and appearance) and each item had a four-level response scale. CONCLUSION: The classification system developed herein is considered an amenable tool for the subsequent development of a new PBM for dental caries. Once the scoring algorithm is completed, the classification system can be used to incorporate economic evaluations of dental caries health interventions.

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