theory II

a measure of the ability to carry out the basic tasks needed for self-care

a measure of the ability to perform more of the complex tasks necessary to function in our society; tasks that require a combination of physical and cognitive ability

patient education and oral hygiene instructions that anticipate potential oral and systemic health problems associated with risk factors identified during patient assessment

originally developed the ______ classifications to determine modifications necessary to provide general anesthetic to patients during surgical procedures

the critical analysis and evaluation or judgment of a particular condition, situation, or other subject of appraisal

the pts concern as stated during the initial health history preparation; may be the reason for seeking professional care; a complaint such as pain or discomfort may require emergency dental diagnosis

initial therapy and continued periodontal maintenance provided as the therapeutic end point in cases where the severity and extent of the disease or the age and health of the pt preclude optimal results of periodontal therapy

complete care; end point at which all treatment required at the time has been completed

to identify or recognize a disease or problem

a statement of the problem; a concise technical description of the cause, nature, or manifestateions of a condition, situation, or problem; identification of a disease or deviation from normal condition by recognition of characteristic signs and symptoms

identification of an existing or potential oral health problem that a dental hygienist is qualified and licensed to treat

identification of which one of the several diseases or conditions may be producing the symptoms

providing oral care based on relevant, scientifically sound research

a mnemonic developed by the american academy of oral medicine to provide a convenient, systematic approach to identifying dental, medical/pharmacologic, functional, ethical, and fiscal factors that need to be evaluated and weighed when planning treatment for geriatric individuals, or those with disabilities

prediction of outcome; a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease and the prospects of recovery as expected by the nature of the specific condition and the symptoms of the case

a judgment regarding the results expected to be achieved from oral treatment provided by a dental hygienist

an attribute or exposure that increases the probability of disease, such as an aspect of personal behavior, environmental exposure, or an inherited characteristic associated with health-related conditions

a determinant that can be modified by intervention, thereby reducing the probability of disease