{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Developing a Standard Set of Patient-centred Outcomes for Adult Oral Health - An International, Cross-disciplinary Consensus.
{Author}: Riordain RN;Glick M;Mashhadani SSAA;Aravamudhan K;Barrow J;Cole D;Crall JJ;Gallagher JE;Gibson J;Hegde S;Kaberry R;Kalenderian E;Karki A;Celeste RK;Listl S;Myers SN;Niederman R;Severin T;Smith MW;Murray Thomson W;Tsakos G;Vujicic M;Watt RG;Whittaker S;Williams DM;
{Journal}: Int Dent J
{Volume}: 71
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: Feb 2021
{Factor}: 2.607
{DOI}: 10.1111/idj.12604
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To develop a minimum Adult Oral Health Standard Set (AOHSS) for use in clinical practice, research, advocacy and population health.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>An international oral health working group (OHWG) was established, of patient advocates, researchers, clinicians and public health experts to develop an AOHSS. PubMed was searched for oral health clinical and patient-reported measures and case-mix variables related to caries and periodontal disease. The selected patient-reported outcome measures focused on general oral health, and oral health-related quality of life tools. A consensus was reached via Delphi with parallel consultation of subject matter content experts. Finally, comments and input were elicited from oral health stakeholders globally, including patients/consumers.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The literature search yielded 1,453 results. After inclusion/exclusion criteria, 959 abstracts generated potential outcomes and case-mix variables. Delphi rounds resulted in a consensus-based selection of 80 individual items capturing 31 outcome and case-mix concepts. Global reviews generated 347 responses from 87 countries, and the patient/consumer validation survey elicited 129 responses. This AOHSS includes 25 items directed towards patients (including demographics, the impact of their oral health on oral function, a record of pain and oral hygiene practices, and financial implications of care) and items for clinicians to complete, including medical history, a record of caries and periodontal disease activity, and types of dental treatment delivered.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>In conclusion, utilising a robust methodology, a standardised core set of oral health outcome measures for adults, with a particular emphasis on caries and periodontal disease, was developed.