Comparison of the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes of the child-OIDP
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mode of questionnaire administration may affect the estimates and applicability of oral health-related quality of life indicators. The aim of this study was to compare psychometrically the self-administered Child-OIDP index with...
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| author | O'Brien Kevin Bernabé Eduardo Tsakos Georgios Sheiham Aubrey de Oliveira Cesar |
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mode of questionnaire administration may affect the estimates and applicability of oral health-related quality of life indicators. The aim of this study was to compare psychometrically the self-administered Child-OIDP index with the original interviewer-administered instrument.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This was a cross-sectional study of 144 consecutive children aged 9–16 years referred to orthodontic clinics in Bedfordshire. To compare the two administration modes of the Child-OIDP, the sample was randomly split in two groups. The two groups were analysed in terms of baseline characteristics, self-perceived measures (self-rated oral health, self-perceived need for braces, happiness with dental appearance, frequency of thinking about dental appearance), Child-OIDP performance scores and overall score and psychometric properties (criterion validity and internal reliability).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>No significant difference between the two groups was found in relation to their sociodemographic profile and self-perceived measures. The self- and interviewer-administered Child-OIDP had identical mean scores and did not differ in recording any of the eight performances (p ≥ 0.206). For criterion validity, the correlation coefficients of the Child-OIDP with self-perceived measures were not different between the two modes of administration (p ≥ 0.118). Furthermore, the Cronbach's alpha values of the two groups were similar (p = 0.466).</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This study demonstrated that the self-administered Child-OIDP performed the same as the original interviewer-administered mode, while at the same time reducing administration burden. This provides support for the use of the self-administered Child-OIDP. Further studies should focus on a more comprehensive psychometric evaluation.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c360fcb3c45745718fdfdfe3e98aec192022-12-22T03:06:15ZengBMCHealth and Quality of Life Outcomes1477-75252008-06-01614010.1186/1477-7525-6-40Comparison of the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes of the child-OIDPO'Brien KevinBernabé EduardoTsakos GeorgiosSheiham Aubreyde Oliveira Cesar<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mode of questionnaire administration may affect the estimates and applicability of oral health-related quality of life indicators. The aim of this study was to compare psychometrically the self-administered Child-OIDP index with the original interviewer-administered instrument.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This was a cross-sectional study of 144 consecutive children aged 9–16 years referred to orthodontic clinics in Bedfordshire. To compare the two administration modes of the Child-OIDP, the sample was randomly split in two groups. The two groups were analysed in terms of baseline characteristics, self-perceived measures (self-rated oral health, self-perceived need for braces, happiness with dental appearance, frequency of thinking about dental appearance), Child-OIDP performance scores and overall score and psychometric properties (criterion validity and internal reliability).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>No significant difference between the two groups was found in relation to their sociodemographic profile and self-perceived measures. The self- and interviewer-administered Child-OIDP had identical mean scores and did not differ in recording any of the eight performances (p ≥ 0.206). For criterion validity, the correlation coefficients of the Child-OIDP with self-perceived measures were not different between the two modes of administration (p ≥ 0.118). Furthermore, the Cronbach's alpha values of the two groups were similar (p = 0.466).</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This study demonstrated that the self-administered Child-OIDP performed the same as the original interviewer-administered mode, while at the same time reducing administration burden. This provides support for the use of the self-administered Child-OIDP. Further studies should focus on a more comprehensive psychometric evaluation.</p>http://www.hqlo.com/content/6/1/40 |
| spellingShingle | O'Brien Kevin Bernabé Eduardo Tsakos Georgios Sheiham Aubrey de Oliveira Cesar Comparison of the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes of the child-OIDP Health and Quality of Life Outcomes |
| title | Comparison of the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes of the child-OIDP |
| title_full | Comparison of the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes of the child-OIDP |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes of the child-OIDP |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes of the child-OIDP |
| title_short | Comparison of the self-administered and interviewer-administered modes of the child-OIDP |
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