Measuring oral health‐related quality of life in orthodontic patients with a short version of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP)

ConclusionThe COHIP‐ortho is as valid as the COHIP‐38 for assessing OHRQOL in children. With a low response burden for patients or study participants, reduced cost, and less time needed for administration, the COHIP‐ortho simplifies the investigation of OHRQOL in orthodontics.

Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - August 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lea Kragt, Henning Tiemeier, Eppo B. Wolvius, Edwin M. Ongkosuwito Tags: Original Article Source Type: research