Associations among different assessments of oral health outcomes

Self‐reported oral health perceptions of Somali adults in Minnesota: a pilot study

“…However, our study finding still provides a valuable insight into the oral health care needs and services use of Somali immigrants. Additionally, the SROH information could also aid provider–patient communication and can be used to monitor treatment efficacy (12). An implication of this finding is the need to maintain and improve oral health education and awareness for the Somali community as an avenue for them to seek and accept the benefits of available primary dental prevention in the USA.…”

Oral health of the elderly with Alzheimer's disease

“…A single examiner asked the participants about 12 GOHAI items in reference to the previous 3 months, and they were asked to respond using a 3-point scoring scale (always, sometimes, or never). 18,19 Volunteers from the group with AD, mainly those in the severe stage of AD (who accounted for 23.3% of the group with AD), were assisted by their caregivers in answering the GOHAI items when necessary. The final GO-HAI score was calculated as previously described by Atchison and Dolan.…”

“…16 The GOHAI score could range from 12 to 36. 18,19 Scores of 34 to 36 were classified as high, scores of 31 to 33 were moderate, and scores less than 30 were low. 20 Subjects presenting high GOHAI scores indicated that they had a positive perception of their oral health, and those with lower GOHAI scores had more self-reported oral health problems and were expected to have poorer oral health conditions.…”

Using patient self‐report data to evaluate orofacial surgical outcomes

“…Health‐related quality of life is a multidimensional concept that incorporates health perceptions, perceptions of actual or potential health, and/or disability (10, 11). Recent studies indicate that oral disease has a negative impact on social, psychological and physical health and functioning (12–14). For example, Reisine et al (15) reported that the severity of dental pain was associated with increased interference with functioning and decreased well‐being.…”