Table 8 Mean (range) and change scores calculated using CARIES-QC interval scores (n = 42)
From: Development and evaluation of CARIES-QC: a caries-specific measure of quality of life for children
Reported condition at follow-up | Mean (range) CARIES-QC interval score at baseline | Mean (range) CARIES-QC interval score at follow-up | Mean (range) change score |
|---|---|---|---|
All follow-up participants (n = 43) | 9.46 (2.63–19.96) | 5.99 (0–5.48) | −3.48 (minus 12.45–4.10) |
Improved (n = 34) | 9.33 (2.63–19.96) | 4.89 (0–13.62) | −4.42 (minus 12.45–2.76) |
Unchanged (n = 6) | 8.32 (4.5–12.45) | 8.74 (4.5–12.45) | 0.42 (minus 1.52–4.10) |
Deteriorated (n = 3) | 13.44 (11.86–14.84) | 12.86 (10.64–15.48) | −0.58 (minus 1.22–0.64) |