Knapp, R. orcid.org/0000-0002-8899-6548, Marshman, Z. orcid.org/0000-0003-0943-9637, Gilchrist, F. orcid.org/0000-0002-0418-6274 et al. (1 more author) (2021) The impact of dental caries and its treatment under general anaesthetic on children and their families. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 22 (4). pp. 567-574. ISSN 1818-6300
Abstract
Objective
To assess the impact of dental caries and treatment under general anaesthetic (GA) on the everyday lives of children and their families, using child-reported measures of quality of life (QoL) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Method
Participants, aged 5–16 years old having treatment for dental caries under GA, were recruited from new patient clinics at Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield. OHRQoL was measured before and 3-months after treatment using the Caries Impacts and Experiences Questionnaire for Children (CARIES-QC). Overall QoL was measured using the Child Health Utility 9D (CHU9D). Parents/caregivers completed the Family Impact Scale (FIS).
Results
Eighty five parent–child dyads completed the study. There was statistically significant improvement in OHRQoL (mean interval score difference in CARIES-QC = 4.43, p < 0.001) and QoL (mean score difference in CHU9D = 2.48, p < 0.001) following treatment, with moderate to large effect sizes. There was statistically significant improvement in FIS scores (mean score difference = 5.48, p = 0.03).
Conclusions
Treatment under GA was associated with improvement in QoL and OHRQoL as reported by children, and reduced impacts on the family. This work highlights the importance of GA services in reducing the caries-related impacts experienced by children. Further work is needed investigate the impact of clinical, environmental and individual factors.
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Keywords: | Oral health; Quality of life; Paediatric dentistry; Caries |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jan 2021 16:10 |
Last Modified: | 02 Feb 2022 01:53 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Springer Nature |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s40368-020-00591-1 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:169642 |