Selection and validation of a classification system for a child-centred preference-based measure of oral health-related quality of life specific to dental caries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caries Impacts and Experiences Questionnaire for Children (CARIES-QC) is a child-centred caries-specific quality of life measure. This study aimed to select, and validate with children, a classification system for a paediatric condition-specific preference-based measure, based on CARIES-QC.

Methods

First, a provisional classification system for a preference-based measure based on CARIES-QC was identified using Rasch analysis, psychometric testing, involvement of children and parents, and the developer of CARIES-QC. Second, qualitative, semi-structured 'think aloud' validation interviews were undertaken with a purposive sample of children with dental caries. The interviewer aimed to identify whether items were considered important and easily understood, whether any

SUBMITTER: Rogers HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7726068 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature