Table 1.
PubMed and Google Scholar Citations
| Article Citation *=Williams, et al +=Gadbury-Amyot et al | Summary of Article | Reference to OHRQL | Review categories of education, research, and practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Gadbury-Amyot., et al. “Validity and reliability of the oral health-related quality of life instrument for dental hygiene.” J Dent Hyg (1999); 73(3): 126–34.10 | This article discusses the process used to examine reliability, construct validity, and produce a concise instrument for assessing oral health related quality of life. | This study reviews the development of the OHRQL measurement instrument. | Research (Instrument validation) |
| *Calley, et al. “A proposed client self-care commitment model.” J Dent Hyg (2000); 74(1):24–35.21 | This article discusses a review of the literature around client care and proposed a model for application in dental hygiene process of care, dental hygiene education, and research. | The OHRQL model was cited as literature that placed an emphasis on patient involvement in the process of care. | Research (Theory) |
| *+Keselyak, Gadbury-Amyot “Application of an Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Model to the Dental.” J Dental Educ (2001); 65(3):253–61.15 | This article discusses the process utilized to incorporate the OHRQL model into the Dental Hygiene curriculum at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. Perceptions of students and faculty that utilized it within the curriculum and challenges that they faced are covered. | Study carried out in dental hygiene program that developed the model – readers referred to Williams et al, 1999. | Education |
| *Gadbury-Amyot, et al. “Prioritization of the national dental hygiene research agenda.” J Dent Hyg (2002); 76(2):157–166.22 | This article discusses a list of research initiatives/areas of emphasis as determined by the American Dental Hygienists” Association (ADHA) Council of Research at the Second National Conference on Dental Hygiene Research, including a call for the establishment of a relationship between theory and the dental hygiene body of knowledge. | The OHRQL model was cited as one of the three theoretical models that has been incorporated into dental hygiene education, practice, and research since the Second National Conference on Dental Hygiene Research held in 1987 where participants called for dental hygiene theory development. | Research (Theory) |
| +Heydecke, Guido, and John P. Gobetti. “Impact of medical conditions on oral health and quality of life.” In Oral health-related quality of life. Ed. Inglehart, habil, & Bagramian, Chicago, IL: Quintessence (2002): 139–52.51 | The book chapter examines the impact of a variety of medical conditions on oral health and oral health-related quality of life. | OHRQL is cited to illustrate the impact of oral conditions on a person’s oral health-related quality of life. | Practice (Patient Care) |
| *Benyamini, Yael, Howard Leventhal, and Elaine A. Leventhal. “Self-rated oral health as an independent predictor of self-rated general health, self-esteem and life satisfaction.” Soc Sci Med (2004); 59(5):1109–1116.55 | This article summarizes multiple studies done to determine if self-reported oral health affected the elderly population’s self-rated overall health, confidence, and satisfaction. It was concluded that dental care led to improvements in self-image and social interaction. | The OHRQL model is mentioned among a list of researchers that have concluded that oral health is an important part of health-related quality of life and hence of general quality of life. | Research |
| +Skaret, et al. “Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) review of existing instruments and suggestions for use in oral health outcome research in Europe.” European Global Health Indicators Development Project. Quintessence, Paris (2004): 99–110.30 | This article discusses a study in which the researchers used existing literature to evaluate oral quality of life instruments in terms of psychometric properties and recommended new research directions to further increase their qualities for future oral health outcome research. | OHRQL cited as one of several OHRQoL instruments used in research during the period of 1985–2004 and evaluated in this study. | Research (Instrument validation) |
| +Redmond, A. “Foot posture in neuromuscular disease: development and evaluation of a novel method for quantifying change in foot posture using Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease as a clinical model.” [dissertation] University of Sydney, Australia (2004).35 | This dissertation that had two main research aims - To describe the prevalence and scope of leg and foot problems in the most common form of peripheral neuropathy Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease and To identify, develop and validate a method by which structural changes occurring in the lower leg and foot of people with CMT can be quantified in the clinical setting. | The author referred to the OHRQL for direction in instrument development for the dissertation study. | Research– Dissertation |
| +Dietrich, Thomas, et al. “The accuracy of individual self‐reported items to determine periodontal disease history.” European journal of oral sciences113.2 (2005): 135–140.45 | This article examines the diagnostic accuracy of individual self-reported items as related to periodontal health in a German population by developing a questionnaire. | OHRQL referenced as one of several studies that have evaluated self-reported measures of oral health. | Research (did not use OHRQL) |
| +Oscarson, N. “Health economic evaluation methods for decision-making in preventive dentistry.” [dissertation] Umea University, Sweden (2006).36 | This dissertation that had four main research aims - 1) To evaluate caries-preventive measures from a societal perspective, 2) To demonstrate the use of resources in preventive dentistry, 3) to develop and discuss techniques suitable for evaluating dental care costs and outcomes, and 4) to test costs and consequences within a health economic decision model adapted to preventive dental care. | OHRQL was listed in a table as one of several published indicators for oral health-related quality of life | Research– Dissertation |
| *Jönsson, Birgitta, et al. “Improved compliance and self‐care in patients with periodontitis–a randomized control trial.” Int J Dent Hyg (2006); 4: 77–83.46 | This article describes a randomized single-blind control trial was conducted to test an intervention aimed at health promotion regimens for patients with periodontal disease. The Client Self-care Commitment Models was used. Clinical data was also collected and it was determined that patients in the intervention group increased their interdental cleaning and reduced plaque index significantly compared to the control group. | OHRQL is mentioned in the article as a new paradigm in healthcare that includes a greater emphasis on client (patient) involvement and commitment to positive health behaviors and ultimately to decision making. | Research (did not use OHRQL) |
| *Coleman, P., C. Hein, and J. Gurenlian. “The promise of transdisciplinary nurse-dental hygienist collaboration in achieving health-related quality of life for elderly nursing home residents.” Grand Rounds in Oral-Systemic Medicine (2006); 1:40–9B.52 | This article reviews chronic disease trends in the aging population with emphasis on oral health. Barriers to promoting oral health in nursing home settings and the impact on quality of life are discussed. | OHRQL is mentioned as a component of a multi-dimensional concept of reporting HRQL to describe certain domains of physical and psychosocial functioning, as well as perceptions of health and opportunity | Practice (Patient Care) |
| +Steele, M. Reliability and validity of the Oral Health Scale of the PedsQL: measuring the relationship between child oral health and health related quality of life. [dissertation]. Lawrence: University of Kansas; (2006).37 | This dissertation examined the reliability and validity of the PedsQL Oral Health Scale. | OHRQL was referred to along with several other studies for determining effect size for the dissertation research. | Research—Dissertation |
| *Cobban, et al. “An argument for dental hygiene to develop as a discipline.” Int J Dent Hyg (2007); 5:13–21.23 | In this article the authors posit that professional disciplines are able to link actions of practitioners to the science that is the foundation of that practice. The purpose of the paper was to examine whether this is happening in dental hygiene. They conclude that while dental hygiene has some characteristics of a discipline, more work is needed through research production by and for dental hygienists and that this research should be founded on theoretical or conceptual frameworks. | OHRQL is included in this paper as part of an intentional effort by dental hygiene in developing theories to guide dental hygiene research and practice. The authors conclude that the Human Needs Model, Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, and the Client Self-care Commitment Model all describe a process of care that is both unique and distinct for dental hygiene. | Research (Theory) |
| *+Sato, Y., et al. “Application of the Dental Hygiene Human Needs Conceptual Model and the Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Model to the dental hygiene curriculum in Japan.” Int J Dent Hyg (2007); 5:158–164.16 | This article reports on the incorporation of the Dental Hygiene Human Needs Conceptual Model (DHHN) and the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Model (OHRQL) into a dental hygiene curriculum in Japan. The results showed that the OHRQL instrument was more helpful in assessment and problem identification than the DHHN instrument. | The authors obtained permission to develop a Japanese version of the OHRQL instrument that was developed by UMKC-SOD faculty members to incorporate into the dental hygiene curriculum in Japan. | Education |
| *+Brondani, M. Sociodental indicators and a re(de)fined model for oral health in old age. [dissertation] University of British Columbia, BC; 2007.38 | The purpose of this dissertation was to review and appraise the validity of psychometric instruments used in dentistry. An extensive literature review resulted in identification of 16 instruments that met the inclusion criteria and were subsequently analyzed. | The OHRQL instrument was one of sixteen that was analyzed. | Research– Dissertation |
| +Brondani, and MacEntee. “The concept of validity in sociodental indicators and oral health‐related quality‐of‐life measures.” Community Dent Oral (2007); 34:472–478.31 | This article was an extension of the dissertation research listed above where the authors explored the issue of psychometric validity and how it has been applied to oral health-related quality of life instruments. | As with the dissertation – the OHRQL instrument was one of sixteen analyzed. | Research (Instrument validation) |
| +Locker, David, and Finbarr Allen. “What do measures of ‘oral health‐related quality of life’ measure?.” Community Dent Oral (2007); 35(6):401–411.53 | This brief article defines and discusses different methods that are used to measure OHRQL. | OHRQL is listed in Table 1 that includes oral health outcome measures developed to date. | Practice (Patient Care) |
| +Hebling, and Pereira. “Oral health‐related quality of life: a critical appraisal of assessment tools used in elderly people.” Gerontology (2007); 24:151–161.32 | As the title implies, the purpose of this study was to undertake a critical appraisal of oral health-related quality of life measurements used for research in the elderly. | Of 20 measurements identified by the researchers, they determined only seven fulfilled all of their quantitative-qualitative criteria. OHRQL was one of the 20 measures selected for evaluation. OHRQL was not chosen as one of the seven due to the lack of published studies and number of items. Fifty six (56) items were included in the original instrument. | Research (Instrument validation) |
| *Daniel, Susan J., et al. Mosby's dental hygiene: concepts, cases, and competencies. St Louis: Mosby Elsevier, 2008.17 | The book chapter on sealants examines the research surrounding the use of dental sealants. | It is not clear how the OHRQL model is referred to in this book chapter. While it is listed in the references, we could not find an actual reference within the body of the chapter. | Education |
| +Saito, et al. “Chronic desquamative gingivitis and oral health-related quality of life.” J Dermatol Case Rep (2009); 3(3):47–49.40 | This was a case report on a patient with Chronic Desquamative Gingivitis. As part of the report, the authors describe the use of the OHRQL for measure oral health related quality of life. | OHRQL was the instrument used for collecting health relate quality of life measures. | Research (OHRQL used) |
| +Ekbäck, G. “Satisfaction with oral health and associated factors in Sweden and Norway–cross-sectional and longitudinal perspectives.” [dissertation] University of Bergen, Norway (2010).39 | This is a dissertation whose main objective was to contribute to the validation of a single global measure of oral health in the context of younger and older age groups in Sweden and Norway. | OHRQL is listed within a table in which OHRQL instruments used in research between 1985 and 2009 are listed. | Research– Dissertation |
| *Chen, M. et al. “Fixed orthodontic appliance therapy and its impact on oral health-related quality of life in Chinese patients.” The Angle Orthod (2010); 80(1):49–53.47 | This article summarized a study designed to determine whether or not OHRQL status is affected by orthodontic therapy. The results support the fact that OHRQL serves as a foundation for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating dental hygiene care. | Oral health related quality of life was defined in the study by citing the OHRQL. | Research (did not use OHRQL) |
| *Croffoot, Connie, et al. “Evaluating the effects of coaching to improve motivational interviewing skills of dental hygiene students.” J Dent Hyg (2010); 84(2):57–64.18 | The article discussed the implementation of Motivational Interviewing coaching into a dental hygiene curriculum. It discusses the research behind motivational interviewing and the strategies that were used to implement it into the curriculum. | OHRQL was cited as a model for use in oral hygiene. The authors acknowledge that the use of this model may not be well-integrated into dental hygiene curriculum. | Education |
| *+Saito, Atsushi, et al. “Effect of initial periodontal therapy on oral health-related quality of life in patients with periodontitis in Japan.” J Periodontol (2010); 81(7):1001–1009.41 | The purpose of the study was to gain insight into patient perceptions of oral health and the impact that periodontitis and treatment have on self-assessed quality of life. | OHRQL used for data collection (Japanese version). | Research (OHRQL used) |
| +Leger, RR, et al. “Evidence-based practice with community participation: select experiences with patients with spina bifida and sickle cell disease.”(2010).56 | This paper was written by three nurse researchers exploring the need for well-designed research that can then be translated into best practices for the care of patients (evidence-based practice). They advocate the use of community-based participatory research principles and methods as a way to empower study participants. | The OHRQL is mentioned as one of several prediction models of health-related quality of life and the emphasis by Healthy People 2010 on collecting these variables. | Research |
| *+Saito, Atsushi, et al. “Potential impact of surgical periodontal therapy on oral health‐related quality of life in patients with periodontitis: a pilot study.” J Clin Periodontol (2011); 38(12):1115–112.42 | The purpose of this study was to explore change in perceived OHRQL for patients that undergo surgical periodontal therapy. | OHRQL used for data collection (Japanese version). | Research (OHRQL used) |
| +Heravi, Farzin, et al. “Do malocclusions affect the oral health-related quality of life?.” Oral health & preventive dentistry 9.3 (2011).48 | This study examined the relationship between untreated malocclusions and oral health-related quality of life in a male adolescent population in a high schoolers in Mashad, Iran. | OHRQL was referred to in the development of Heravi et al’s instrument for use in their study. | Research (did not use OHRQL) |
| +Hjermstad, et al. “The EORTC QLQ-OH17: a supplementary module to the EORTC QLQ-C30 for assessment of oral health and quality of life in cancer patients.” Eur J Cancer (2012); 48(14): 2203–221.33 | The aim of this study as noted in the title was to develop a supplementary module to the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) focusing on oral health and related quality of life issues in all cancer diagnoses. | OHRQL was one identified in the literature search as one of 31 relevant questionnaires that were reviewed by the researchers. These instruments were evaluated for relevant items to include in the EORTC QLQ-OH17 which focused on oral health-related quality of life issues in cancer patients. The study does not indicate what items were taken from which questionnaire. | Research (Instrument validation) |
| +Brondani, Mario, and Sarah He. “Translating Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Measures: Are There Alternative Methodologies?.” Soc Indic Res(2013); 111:387–40.34 | The purpose of this study was to explore the translation of existing oral health-related quality of life instruments into other languages using online translator tools. | OHRQL was listed as one of several instruments for measuring oral health-related quality of life. | Research (Instrument validation) |
| *Bowen, Denise M. “History of dental hygiene research.” J Dent Hyg (2013); 87(Suppl 1):5–22.24 | This article provides a timeline and overview of the history of dental hygiene research and the outcomes. | OHRQL is addressed when discussing within the theory of dental hygiene section after discussing the human needs model and the development of the OHRQL as a result. | Research (Theory) |
| +Voelker, Marsha A., et al. “Preliminary Findings on the Correlation of Saliva pH, Buffering Capacity, Flow, Consistency and Streptococcus mutans in Relation to Cigarette Smoking.” J Dent Hygiene (2013); 87(1):30–37.44 | The purpose of this preliminary study was to examine the relationship of caries risk, salivary buffering capacity, salivary pH, salivary quality (flow, consistency) and levels of Streptococcus mutans in relation to cigarette smoking. | Subjects in the study had comprehensive medical and dental histories taken including additional data focusing on smoking, OHRQL, and Cambra. | Research (OHRQL used) |
| *Brondani, Mario A., and Michael I. MacEntee. “Thirty years of portraying oral health through models: what have we accomplished in oral health-related quality of life research?.” Qual Life Res (2014); 23:1087–1096.57 | This study examined different models of oral health aimed at representing oral health-related quality of life. | Follow up to dissertation with OHRQL being one of the models examined. | Research |
| +Farzanegan, et al. “Evaluation of relationship between oral health-related quality of life and occlusion traits among female adolescents.” Dent Res J(2014); 11(6):684–8.49 | This article addressed a study utilized to determine if malocclusion affected the OHRQL status of young females. | Patient perceptions about OHRQL were assessed. | Research (did not use OHRQL) |
| *Hodgson and Simmer-Beck. “Providing care to patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene (2014); 12:49–53.54 | This article outlined for dental hygienists things to consider when planning treatment for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. A case study was used to illustrate the dental hygiene process of care in this population. | The OHRQL instrument was used to assess the case study and guide the reader through how the collection and consideration of oral health quality of life measures can have a positive impact on treatment. | Practice (Patient Care) |
| *+Makino‐Oi, A., et al. “Effect of periodontal surgery on oral health‐related quality of life in patients who have completed initial periodontal therapy.” J Periodontol Res (2016); 51:212–20.43 | This study was designed to investigate the impact of surgical periodontal therapy on the oral health-related QoL of patients who have received initial periodontal therapy. | Patients in the study were assessed using the OHRQL model. | Research (OHRQL used) |
| *Stolberg, and Tilliss. “The Baccalaureate-Educated Dental Hygienist.” J Evid Based Dent Prac (2016); 16(Suppl):136–143.19 | This article posits that the baccalaureate degree as entry level education for dental hygiene will prepare hygienists to meet the challenges of an increasing complex healthcare environment. | OHRQL is cited for its importance in collecting health outcomes measures that go beyond clinical parameters. Understanding the impact of disease and oral conditions on ones quality of life is recognized as an important aspect to dental hygiene’s process of care. | Education |
| *Mendez, M., et al. “Impacts of supragingival and subgingival periodontal treatments on oral health‐related quality of life.” International journal of dental hygiene (2016).50 | This article examined the impact of various phases (baseline, 30 days after the state of tx, and 30 days at end of tx) of a non-surgical periodontal treatment protocol on oral health-related quality of life. | OHRQL was noted as one of several instruments for collecting oral health-related quality of life measures. | Research (did not use OHRQL) |
| *Walsh, M. et al. “The dental hygiene scholarly identity and roadblocks to achieving it.” J Dent Hygiene (2016); 90(2):79–87.25 | The purpose of this paper was to discuss the importance of the dental hygiene scholarly identity to advancing the dental hygiene discipline and its structural hierarchy of knowledge to promote the public’s oral health, to introduce potential roadblocks, and introduce the concept of follower-ship. This article distinguishes between dental hygiene scientists versus scholars and how each contributes to the profession. | OHRQL is cited as one of three dental hygiene conceptual models that describe a unique process of care distinct for dental hygiene. | Research (Theory) |
| *+MacDonald, L. and Bowen, DM. “Theory analysis of the Dental Hygiene Human Needs Conceptual Model”. Int J Dent Hyg (2016).26 | The purpose of this paper was to conduct a theory analysis of the Dental Hygiene Human Needs Conceptual Model. | The authors compare nursing which uses theory in a robust manner, to dental hygiene where theory is not widely used or discussed. The OHRQL is cited as one of the three existing theories in dental hygiene. They discuss the paucity of research around the Human Needs Conceptual Model compared to the OHRQL. | Research (Theory) |