Open AccessTools for evaluating oral health and quality of life
Author(s) -
Nirmal Famila Bettie,
Hari Ramachandiran,
Vijay K. Anand,
Anusha Sathiamurthy,
Preethi Sekaran
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.163473
Subject(s) - quality of life (healthcare) , oral health , medicine , disease , functional impairment , patient satisfaction , activities of daily living , psychology , physical therapy , family medicine , clinical psychology , nursing , pathology
The seven dimensions of quality of life are required for a healthy living. Any impairment or disability affects any one or more of these dimensions resulting in functional impairment or handicap, which indicates the presence of disease. The success of any oral treatment depends on how far the individual is relieved of his disease process. Relief of symptoms provides patient comfort and enable functional activities. This well-being is considered as a measure of oral health and reflects patient satisfaction. This article presents various instruments or tools available in the form of a questionnaire that estimates patient satisfaction and thereby oral health.