Oral health-related quality of life in children: Conceptual issues

Authors

  • Chaiana Piovesan Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS
  • Aline Batista Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS
  • Fabiana Vargas Ferreira Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS
  • Thiago Machado Ardenghi Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS

Keywords:

Oral health, child health, quality of life

Abstract

Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) instruments have being widely used in oral health studies. However, most OHRQoL measures are designed to assess the adult population, mainly due to the difficulties for developing such measures for children and their validation. The aim of this review was to describe the impact of oral health on children’s quality of life and its importance for this specific age group. The use of indicators of OHRQoL in children is necessary since they are based on self-perception and oral health impact, which is essential for planning of actions for health promotion considering biological and psychosocial aspects. It is also suggested the need of studies using quali-quantitative methods as an alternative approach to the use of OHRQoL instruments in children. Key words: Oral health; child health; quality of life

Author Biographies

Chaiana Piovesan, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS

Aluna de Pós-Graduação, Nível Mestrado, Ciências Odontológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS, Brasil.

Aline Batista, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS

Aluna de Pós-Graduação, Nível Mestrado, Ciências Odontológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS, Brasil.

Fabiana Vargas Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS

Aluna de Pós-Graduação, Nível Mestrado, Ciências Odontológicas, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS, Brasil.

Thiago Machado Ardenghi, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, UFSM, RS

Doutor em Ciências Odontológicas pela Universidade de São Paulo (FOUSP-SP), Professor Adjunto da Disciplina de Odontopediatria da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) e Professor do Curso de Pós-Graduação, Nível Mestrado, Ciências Odontológicas da UFSM, RS

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Published

2008-11-22

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Literature Review

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