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Table 1 The Oral Impacts on Daily Performances index (OIDP).

From: Psychometric properties and the prevalence, intensity and causes of oral impacts on daily performance (OIDP) in a population of older Tanzanians

During the past 6 months – how often have problems with your mouth and teeth caused you any difficulty in:

a.

Eating and enjoying food

b.

Speaking and pronouncing clearly

c.

Cleaning teeth

d.

Sleeping and relaxing

e.

Smiling, laughing and showing teeth without embarrassment

f.

Maintaining usual emotional state without being irritable

g.

Carrying out major work or socio role

h.

Enjoying contact with people