Oral Health‐related quality of life in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis. (13th January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patrick, Jonathan R. D.; da Fonseca, Marcio A.; Kaste, Linda M.; Fadavi, Shahrbanoo; Shah, Neal; Sroussi, Hervé
• Is Part Of: Special care in dentistry. Volume 36:Number 4(2016:Jul./Aug.)
• Page Start: 187
• Page End: 193
• Publication Date: 2016-01-13
• Subjects: oral health -- cystic fibrosis -- quality of life -- COHIP -- special health care needs -- oral health‐related quality of life; People with disabilities -- Dental care -- Periodicals; Older people -- Dental care -- Periodicals; Hospital dental service -- Periodicals; Dental Care for Disabled -- Periodicals; Dental Service, Hospital -- Periodicals; Geriatric Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.60087
• DOI: 10.1111/scd.12162
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0275-1879

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To compare the oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) of 8‐ to 12‐year‐old children and 13‐ to 17‐year‐old adolescents diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). Materials and methods: Participants were recruited from a Midwest CF center. Parents provided demographic information and their assessment of the child's health. Patients completed the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP). Results: Thirty‐nine child‐parent pairs participated. Fifty four percent of the patients were male, 87% Caucasian, and 56% adolescent, with 66% of families reporting an annual income of over $100, 000. Excellent or very good health, including oral health, was reported by 67% of the patients. Individuals taking 10 or more medications reported better OHRQoL while Caucasians reported better oral health and total scores than other races. Adolescents had poorer total COHIP, social‐emotional well‐being, and self‐image scores. Conclusion: Although most patients reported good or excellent oral health, adolescents reported a poorer OHRQoL than younger patients.