Table 2.
Percentage of subjects responding always, often and sometimes to each OHIP-14 item
| OHIP-14 | % |
|---|---|
| Functional limitationa | 44.4 |
| Trouble pronouncing words | 20.8 |
| Sense of taste worse | 19.4 |
| Pain and discomforta | 52.8 |
| Painful aching in mouth | 11.1 |
| Uncomfortable to eat foods | 30.6 |
| Psychological impactsa | 62.5 |
| Been self-conscious | 27.8 |
| Felt tense | 27.8 |
| Difficult to relax | 13.9 |
| Been embarrassed | 20.8 |
| Felt life is less satisfying | 22.2 |
| Behavioral impactsa | 45.8 |
| Diet has been unsatisfactory | 30.6 |
| Had to interrupt meals | 16.7 |
| Been irritable with others | 12.5 |
| Difficulty doing usual jobs | 6.9 |
| Totally unable to function | 6.9 |
Note:
a
The percentage of problems within a dimension was calculated as a percentage of patients having problems with at least one item in a given dimension.
Abbreviation: OHIP-14, Oral Health Impact Profile.