Summary
This study describes the development and validation of 46 quality measurement indicators for oral health care, derived from the EU ADVOCATE project's consensus topics. Testing across dental practices in Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands demonstrated that patient-completed online questionnaires were feasible and acceptable, with 36 of 46 measures showing acceptable test-retest reliability and appropriate face validity. The authors conclude these measures could support more transparent, evidence-based, and patient-centred oral health systems, although challenges remain in accessing and matching claims data to quality metrics.
UK applicability
The measurement framework and validation methodology may be directly applicable to UK general dental practices seeking to implement quality improvement feedback systems. However, the study's focus on three continental European countries means specific adoption would require assessment against UK NHS dental practice workflows and data governance frameworks.
Key measures
Face validity, test-retest reliability, feasibility and acceptability of 46 oral health care quality measures; patient perception of questionnaire clarity; practicality of claims data integration
Outcomes reported
The study developed 46 measurable indicators from 48 ADVOCATE topics describing oral health and oral health care, and assessed their feasibility, validity, and reliability among general dental practitioners in three European countries. Data were collected from patients via online questionnaire, with face validity and test-retest reliability evaluated.
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