Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Oral Mucosal Conditions: A Qualitative Research
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
; 21: e0092, 2021. tab
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS, BBO - Odontologia
| ID: biblio-1155007
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1264.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective:
To use qualitative research methods to evaluate the experiences of patients with chronic oral diseases. Material andMethods:
Purposive sampling was used to recruit patients from the Oral Medicine Unit of Kerman University Dental School. An experienced independent facilitator convened the focus groups and conducted individual interviews in a non-clinical setting. Focus groups were mixed regarding their gender, age, chronic oral mucosal condition, time since diagnosis, and severity. A total of 39 patients participated in the study, including patients with oral lichen planus, pemphigus, recurrent aphthous stomatitis and leukoplakia.Results:
Analysis of the interviews revealed that patient views could be divided into the following themes biopsychosocial issues, treatment limitations and side effects, unpredictability of the conditions and the potential for malignant transformation. Chronic oral mucosal conditions affected patients' daily lives in various areas, from physical health and functioning to concerns about their future.Conclusion:
The oral medicine practitioner's role in treating patients with chronic oral mucosal diseases extended beyond active management and symptomatic relief to the management of all aspects of these conditions that affected their daily lives.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
BBO - Odontologia
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Estomatite Aftosa
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Doença Crônica
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Medicina Bucal
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Pesquisa Qualitativa
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
Aspecto:
Preferência do paciente
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Irã
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Kerman University of Medical Science/IR
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Kerman University of Medical Sciences/IR