Comparison of the psychosocial impact on patients affected by cranio facial anomalies between traditional orthodontic brackets and aligners

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Costanza Meazzini ◽  
Chiara Tortora ◽  
Noah Cohen ◽  
Fabio Mazzoleni ◽  
Nicoletta Balbo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Prospective Clinical Study ◽  
Treatment Schedule ◽  
Psychological Wellness ◽  
Complex Patients ◽  
Dental Aesthetics ◽  
Caucasian Patients

AbstractObjectivesMalocclusion affects the psychological wellness and social interaction, impacting negatively on adolescents’ quality of life and self-esteem. Facial attractiveness is mostly based on the esthetics of the smile and patients seek orthodontic treatment mainly to improve aesthetics. The aim of this prospective clinical study is to compare the psychosocial impact of aligners (AL) and fixed appliances (FA) as orthodontic treatments in patients affected by craniofacial anomalies (CFA).Methods100 syndromic Caucasian patients with CFA followed in two different hospitals were divided in two groups: 50 patients treated with AL and 50 patients treated with FA. The two groups were matched for gender, age and CFA and filled out a modified psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics questionnaire (mPIDAQ).ResultsPatients affected by CFA treated with AL reported a better psychosocial impact than patients treated with FA, showing higher esthetic self-perception and self-esteem, lower social interaction impairments, and lower physical/practical disturbances.ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that AL could be a valid alternative, especially in complex patients with CFA. Since AL application requires more cooperative patients the orthodontist should dedicate more time to motivate the patient to adhere to the treatment schedule.

scholarly journals O Impacto Psicossocial da Acne Vulgar / The Psychosocial Impact of Acne Vulgaris

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (58) ◽  
pp. 351-367
Author(s):  
Luísna Gabriela Aguiar Lobo De Resende ◽  
Gabriel Cardoso Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Erica Carvalho Caldas
Keyword(s):  
Body Dysmorphic Disorder ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
The Aesthetic

A acne é uma afecção cutânea comum, que atinge cerca de 80% da população em alguma fase da vida. Além da parte estética, a acne abrange consequências psicológicas e sociais que podem afetar a qualidade de vida, saúde psíquica e a autoestima dos pacientes. O presente estudo de revisão narrativa bibliográfica, investigou os aspectos principais   do impacto psicossocial em pessoas com acne vulgar. Constatou-se que vários danos são gerados para os acometidos por essa patologia, entre eles estão: ansiedade, fobia social, depressão, insegurança, timidez, sintomas obsessivos compulsivos e transtorno dismórfico corporal. Tendo em vista os resultados apontados, confirmou-se que o tratamento adequado e efetivo apresenta grande melhora no quadro dos pacientes. Diante dos malefícios que a acne promove para vida da população é necessário compreendê-la como uma doença e não apenas como uma disfunção estética. ---Acne is a common skin condition that affects about 80% of the population at some stage of life.  In addition to the aesthetic part, acne includes psychological and social consequences that can affect the quality of life, mental health, and self-esteem of patients.  The present study of a bibliographic narrative review investigated the main aspects of the psychosocial impact on people with acne vulgaris.  It was found that several damages are generated for those affected by this pathology, including anxiety, social phobia, depression, insecurity, shyness, obsessive-compulsive symptoms and body dysmorphic disorder.  In view of the above results, it was confirmed that the adequate and effective treatment presents a great improvement in the patients' condition.  In view of the harm that acne causes to the population's life, it is necessary to understand it as a disease and not just an aesthetic dysfunction. 

scholarly journals The Psychosocial Impact of Rosacea in Men: First Quantitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-09
Author(s):  
Mohammed S Al Abadie ◽  
Farlin Asharaff ◽  
Dina Al Abadie
Keyword(s):  
Self Esteem ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Function Score ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Mean Function

Psychosocial impact of Rosacea in men has generally been a topic that in understudied in literature. We conducted a cross-sectional paper-based survey was conducted with male patients who have experienced rosacea for at least five years at the dermatology outpatient department at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton, England to determine the psychosocial impact of Rosacea on Men Quality of life and self-esteem. 52 % of the male population were noted to be “often” mentally pre-occupied by rosacea and frustrated due to rosacea. 85 % of the male population “never” used cosmetic camouflage. Mean function score is noted to be 6.81. This indicates that men are less in favour of coping mechanisms. Results from this study highlight that despite the emotional impact rosacea has on the male population, they do not frequently use coping mechanisms. This emphasises the psychosocial impact of rosacea on male population and the need for dermatologists to address the emotional impact on men as part of management as well as to raise awareness around this topic.

Dental aesthetics perception and eating behavior in adolescence

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Settineri ◽  
Amelia Rizzo ◽  
Angela Ottanà ◽  
Marco Liotta ◽  
Carmela Mento
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Treatment Compliance ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Dental Aesthetics ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractBackground:This correlational study explored the psychosocial aspects related to eating behavior in different age samples of adolescents in treatment from 0 to 60 months at the Clinic of Orthodontics and Dentistry of Messina, Messina, Italy. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between psychosocial impact, levels of self-esteem, and the possible connection with eating habits of adolescents under orthodontic treatment.Methods:Sixty-one adolescents, aged between 12 and 22 years (mean=15.6±2.8) participated to the study. Each adolescents was interviewed with the Eating Attitudes Test, the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, and the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire.Results:Data did not show a direct connection between eating disorder and dental aesthetics, nevertheless, adolescents under orthodontic treatment, especially in the earliest phase of wearing braces, showed peculiar eating habits and underwent a higher psychological impact of dental aesthetics. Eating behaviors are strictly linked to global self-esteem. The processing of the results was made through the Student’s t-test and using Pearson’s correlation analysis.Conclusion:Increased knowledge of the psychological aspects involved in orthodontic treatment compliance may have positive effects in the relationship between adolescent patients and orthodontists. More attention should be paid to aspects that are often underestimated in clinical practice, thus, influencing the outcome of treatment and patient satisfaction, not only in terms of dental health, but also of mental health.

scholarly journals Relationship between the psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics and perfectionism and self-esteem

2017 ◽  
pp. 0-0 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Venete ◽  
E Trillo-Lumbreras ◽  
VJ Prado-Gasco ◽  
C Bellot-Arcis ◽  
JM Almerich-Silla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Dental Aesthetics

scholarly journals Oral health related quality of life and self-esteem in a general population

2019 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. S65-S72
Author(s):  
Alexandru Graţian Grecu ◽  
Robert Balazsi ◽  
Diana Dudea ◽  
Anca Ștefania Mesaroș ◽  
Maria Strîmbu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Dental Aesthetics ◽  
Health Related

Background and aims. The interest in the research of both Oral Health Related Quality Of Life and dental aesthetics has increased in the recent years. The aim of the current study consists in the evaluation of the perception of oral-health, dental aesthetics and self-esteem in a general population. Methods. A group of students of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, were trained in the field of questionnaire interviewing. The students were asked to apply the following questionnaires to a number of maximum five close persons: the OHIP-14Aesthetic questionnaire, the Rosenberg self-esteem scale and a questionnaire evaluating demographic data. Each interviewed subject provided informed consent. The sample included 97 subjects with an age range of 18-75 years. For each of the three applied questionnaires overall scores were computed and used for the calculation of Pearson correlations and inferential statistical procedures: the t-test. Results. Related to the complete sample (N=97), the highest OHIP-14Aesthetic scores were obtained for the functional limitation (mean score of 2.22), physical pain (mean score of 2.72) and psychological discomfort (mean score of 1.37) subscales. The highest Rosenberg self-esteem scale scores were obtained for the following questions: “I think I am no good at all” (mean score of 3.50), “feel useless at times” (mean score of 3.53), “inclined to feel that I am a failure” (mean score 3.77), “positive attitude toward myself” (mean score of 3.50). Statistically significant correlations were registered between the overall Rosenberg self-esteem scale score and the scores of the following OHIP-14Aesthetic subscales: psychological discomfort (r = -0.201, p = 0.49), physical disability (r = -0.219, p = 0.031), psychological disability (r = -0.218, p = 0.032), social disability (r = -0.203, p = 0.046). The t-test revealed statistically significant gender differences, in regard to the OHIP-14Aesthetic overall score t(95) = -2,820, p = 0.006. Conclusions. The current study indicates the existence of statistically significant gender differences in the perception of oral health and a series of dental aesthetics elements in a general population. Moreover, statistically significant correlations were obtained between the perception of oral health and the perception of self-esteem.

Mental Health Status and Health-Related Quality of Life among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patients in Thailand: A Multi-Site Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (11) ◽  
pp. 1185-1193
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: The systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients oftentimes suffer from both physical and psychosocial challenges that may lead to low health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, limited research has been done in this area. Objective: To examined mental health status and HRQoL among SLE patients in Thailand. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study conducted at the rheumatology clinic of four major hospitals in Thailand. The paper-based questionnaire consisted of demographic, health history such as depression, anxiety, stress Scale (DASS-21), and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSE), and the disease-specific Lupus Quality of Life scale (LupusQoL). Depending on the variable’s level of measurement such as categorical or continuous, Spearman’s Rho or Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficients were used to explore the relationships among the variables. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to identify the predictors of LupusQoL. Results: Among the 387 participants, many might have experienced depression, anxiety, and stress (30%, 51%, and 29%, respectively). Self-esteem among the participants was good (31.8 out of 40). All eight domains of LupusQoL were affected with intimate relationship domain being impacted the most. The overall LupusQoL was significantly associated with the number of prescribed medications (r=–0.23), depression (r=–0.70), anxiety (r=–0.58), stress (r=–0.67), and self-esteem (r=0.59), p<0.001. Significant predictors of the overall LupusQoL were mental health status (depression, anxiety, and stress) and self-esteem, F (3, 81)=43.10, p<0.001, adjusted R²=0.60. Conclusion: SLE patients should be holistically assessed in both physical and psychological aspects. In addition to proper medical treatments, healthcare providers should use a multidisciplinary team approach to resolve the patients’ psychosocial issues, which in turn, may increase the patients’ quality of life. Self-care education may be necessary to help the patients manage the condition and decrease the number of medications. Keywords: Mental health, Quality of life, SLE, Thailand

PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION AND SCREENING OF EMOTIONAL STRESS IN CANCER PATIENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 316-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Chulkova ◽  
Tatyana Semiglazova ◽  
Margarita Vagaytseva ◽  
Andrey Karitskiy ◽  
Yevgeniy Demin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Study ◽  
Psychological Assistance

Psychological rehabilitation is an integral part of rehabilitation of a cancer patient. Psychological rehabilitation is aimed at a patient adaptation in the situation of the disease and improvement his quality of life. Understanding of an oncological disease is extreme and (or) crisis situation and monitoring dynamics of the psychological statement of a patient allows using differentiated approach in the provision of professional psychological assistance. The modified scale of self-esteem level of distress (IPOS) was used for screening of mental and emotional stress of cancer patients. There were selected groups of cancer patients who were most in need of professional psychological assistance. Results of a psychological study of one of these groups - breast cancer patients - are presented.

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