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Published on: June 10, 2013
Factors predicting orofacial pain patient satisfaction with improvement
J L Riley1, C D Myers, M E Robinson
1Division of Public Health Service and Research, College of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, College of Health Professions, P. O. Box 100404 HSC, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0404, USA. jriley@dental.ufl.edu
Journal of Orofacial Pain
|March 14, 2002
Summary
Psychosocial factors like coping strategies and reduced depression significantly predict better outcomes for orofacial pain patients. Positive mood and communication also enhance satisfaction with treatment improvement.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pain Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Orofacial pain affects a significant patient population, with treatment outcomes often varying.
- Patient satisfaction with improvement and pain relief are crucial metrics for evaluating treatment efficacy.
- Understanding psychosocial predictors can optimize treatment strategies and patient-centered care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify psychosocial predictors of patient satisfaction with improvement and subjective pain relief in orofacial pain.
- To explore the components of patient satisfaction with improvement at follow-up.
- To assess the role of cognitive coping strategies and mood in treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 107 chronic orofacial pain patients was assessed at a university clinic.
- Standardized self-report instruments measured pain and psychosocial functioning at baseline.
- Follow-up data, including caregiver communication, were collected via structured interviews 8 months post-evaluation.
Main Results:
- Caregiver communication quality predicted 10-14% of outcome variance.
- Use of cognitive coping strategies and lower depression levels predicted higher satisfaction and pain relief.
- At follow-up, pain relief, lower current pain, and better mood predicted satisfaction with improvement.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive coping strategies are linked to positive outcomes in orofacial pain patients.
- Individual psychosocial differences are important in predicting subjective treatment outcomes.
- Integrating psychosocial assessments may enhance patient-centered orofacial pain management.
