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Care seeking for orofacial pain.

Annemiek Rollman1, Corine M Visscher, Ronald C Gorter

  • 1Department of Oral Kinesiology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Journal of Orofacial Pain
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Summary

Orofacial pain patients seek care due to pain intensity and fear of jaw movements. Continuous help-seeking is linked to catastrophizing and painkiller use, not pain severity.

Area of Science:

  • Orofacial Pain Management
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing care-seeking behavior in orofacial pain is crucial for effective patient management.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the predictors for both the decision to seek care and the extent of healthcare utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors contributing to care-seeking behavior in orofacial pain patients.
  • To analyze predictors for the decision to seek care and the number of healthcare practitioners consulted.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 203 individuals with orofacial pain, recruited from TMD clinics and the general population.
  • Multiple regression models were employed to assess the association between predictor variables and care-seeking behavior.

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Main Results:

  • Pain intensity and fear of jaw movements significantly predicted the decision to seek care, particularly in women.
  • Catastrophizing and painkiller use, rather than pain intensity or disability, were associated with visiting multiple healthcare practitioners.

Conclusions:

  • Pain intensity and fear of jaw movements are key drivers for initiating care in orofacial pain.
  • Catastrophizing and reliance on painkillers correlate with persistent healthcare seeking for orofacial pain.