Temporomandibular Disorder in Brazilian Patients: A Preliminary Study |
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| Authors: | Silviana Braz de Oliveira Silvia Regina Dowgan Tesseroli de Siqueira Ana Rosa Sanvovski Lúcia Maria Thompson Barros do Amaral José Tadeu Tesseroli de Siqueira |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Hospital das Clínicas, Medical School,University of S?o Paulo,S?o Paulo,Brazil;2.Orofacial Pain Team, Hospital das Clínicas, Medical School,University of S?o Paulo,S?o Paulo,Brazil;3.Psychology Division, Hospital das Clínicas, Medical School,University of S?o Paulo,S?o Paulo,Brazil;4.Dentistry Division, Hospital das Clínicas Medical School,University of S?o Paulo,S?o Paulo,Brazil |
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| Abstract: | The objective of the current study was to evaluate disease-related beliefs, adherence to treatment, quality of life, coping strategies and cognitive status in a group of Brazilian patients with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). Thirty patients were evaluated with a semi-directed interview, the Coping Strategies Inventory, and a Mini-Mental State Examination. Although half (50%) of the patients had known their diagnosis long term, 40% of the sample were not correctly following proposed treatment. All patients had a similar pattern of pain behavior related to TMD, while disease-related beliefs, quality of life and coping strategies were variable. Expectations about treatment also had significant association with treatment adherence. The findings of this study suggest that a more thorough understanding of individual differences in TMD is warranted. |
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| Keywords: | Orofacial pain TMD Coping Psychology Cognition Behavior Chronic pain |
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