A Danish version of the oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP-14): translation and cross-cultural adaptation

摘要

Health as related to QoL was first mentioned in the medical literature in the middle of the twentieth century [8]. The WHO (1946) adopted the definition of health as “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” [9]. This marked a milestone in associating health with QoL, giving rise to the term health-related quality of life (HRQoL), making the use of health status measures fundamental. HRQoL is also defined as “A term referring to the health aspects of quality of life, generally considered to reflect the impact of disease and treatment on disability and daily functioning; it has also been considered to reflect the impact of perceived health on an individual’s ability to live a fulfilling life. However, more specifically, HRQoL is a measure of the value assigned to duration of life as modified by impairments, functional states, perceptions and opportunities, as influenced by disease, injury, treatment and policy [4]. Guyatt et al. defined HRQoL as “a multi-dimensional concept that is related to physical, psychological, emotional, and social functioning and hence representing the overall health of an individual, going beyond direct measures of population health, life expectancy, and causes of death, and focusing on the impact that health status has on QoL”. The same authors emphasize that “a related concept of HRQoL is well-being, which assesses the positive aspects of a person’s life, such as positive emotions and life satisfaction” [10].