Theory analysis of the Dental Hygiene Human Needs Conceptual Model

Abstract

For the DH HNCM, theory analysis affirmed that the model is reasonable and insightful and adds to the dental hygiene professions' epistemology and ontology.

A review of the oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQL) model for dental hygiene: Eighteen years later

“…(21–26) The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has been central to the promotion of conceptual models through their sustained support of dental hygiene researchers. As early as 1982, at the world’s first conference on dental hygiene research, the importance and value of research and theory to the profession, and ultimately to society, was emphasized.…”

“…Finally, a paper published in 2016 by MacDonald and Bowen, compares nursing to dental hygiene in the use of theory for advancing their respective professions. (26) Their execution of a theory analysis of the Dental Hygiene Human Needs Conceptual Model resulted in the finding of very little research being conducted on this model. In contrast, the authors noted that the OHRQL has experienced activity by researchers and propose that the development of an accompanying measurement instrument may have contributed to its higher visibility in research.…”

“…Theory Six articles in Table 1 discussed the importance of the relationship between theory and the dental hygiene body of knowledge. [21][22][23][24][25][26] The…”

“…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.…”

“…Finally, a paper published in 2016 by MacDonald and Bowen, compares nursing to dental hygiene in the use of theory for advancing their respective professions. 26…”