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Evaluation of life quality of patients submitted to orthognathic surgery
Silva, Ana Catarina Alves e; Carvalho, Roberta Almeida Silveira; Santos, Thiago de Santana; Rocha, Nelson Studart; Gomes, Ana Cláudia Amorim; Silva, Emanuel Dias de Oliveira e.
Affiliation
  • Silva, Ana Catarina Alves e; Federal University of Pernambuco.
  • Carvalho, Roberta Almeida Silveira; Federal University of Pernambuco.
  • Santos, Thiago de Santana; Federal University of Pernambuco.
  • Rocha, Nelson Studart; Federal University of Pernambuco.
  • Gomes, Ana Cláudia Amorim; Federal University of Pernambuco.
  • Silva, Emanuel Dias de Oliveira e; Federal University of Pernambuco.
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 18(5): 107-114, Sept.-Oct. 2013. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-697053
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ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To compare changes related to self-esteem and appearance satisfaction between pre and postsurgical phases in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery and to assess the quality of life and psychosocial changes of these patients six months after surgery.

METHODS:

A longitudinal observational qualitative study was performed. The sample comprised 15 patients with dentofacial deformities who underwent orthognathic surgery. One questionnaire and two forms were answered during pre and postoperative phases.

RESULTS:

The results showed that 13.3% of patients demonstrated self-esteem improvement, especially in relation to appearance satisfaction. Improvements were also noted in social, occupational and family relationships. With regard to the assessment of quality of life, according to the World Health Organization questionnaire, the lowest improvement averages corresponded to environmental control.

CONCLUSION:

Orthognathic surgery brings along many emotional changes that should be considered before and after surgery, since the patients' psychological state may be favorable and/or unfavorable during recovery, influencing their quality of life, self-esteem and appearance satisfaction.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

comparar as mudanças relacionadas à autoestima e satisfação com aparência, entre o pré-operatório e o pós-operatório, de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia ortognática, e avaliar a qualidade de vida e mudanças psicossociais desses pacientes seis meses após a cirurgia.

MÉTODOS:

estudo qualitativo, de caráter observacional do tipo longitudinal, com amostra de 15 pacientes que apresentavam deformidades dentofaciais e que foram submetidos à cirurgia ortognática. Foram aplicados um questionário e dois formulários, em duas fases uma pré-cirúrgica e outra pós-cirúrgica.

RESULTADOS:

os resultados mostraram que 13,3% dos pacientes obtiveram melhora em relação à autoestima e, principalmente, em relação à satisfação com a aparência. Foi também constatada melhoria nas relações sociais, profissionais e familiares. Em relação à avaliação da qualidade de vida segundo o questionário da Organização Mundial da Saúde, observou-se que a média mais baixa correspondeu ao domínio meio ambiente.

CONCLUSÕES:

a cirurgia ortognática traz consigo uma carga emocional elevada, que deve ser considerada antes e após o ato cirúrgico, pois o estado psicológico do paciente repercute em fatores favoráveis ou desfavoráveis durante a sua recuperação, influenciando de diferentes formas na qualidade de vida, autoestima e satisfação com a aparência.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health Database: LILACS Main subject: Quality of Life / Self Concept / Esthetics, Dental / Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Dentofacial Deformities Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Aspects: Patient-preference Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2013 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health Database: LILACS Main subject: Quality of Life / Self Concept / Esthetics, Dental / Orthognathic Surgical Procedures / Dentofacial Deformities Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Aspects: Patient-preference Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2013 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil
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