Psychological Impairment in Prosthodontic Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Michelle A Ommerborn, Alfons Hugger, Johannes Kruse, Jörg GK Handschel, Rita A Depprich, Ulrich Stüttgen, Stefan Zimmer, Wolfgang HM Raab
Primary Institution: Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf
Hypothesis
Groups differ significantly regarding their sociodemographic data and self-reported somatic complaints.
Conclusion
About one third of patients in both clinics showed psychological impairment similar to psychotherapeutic outpatients and inpatients.
Supporting Evidence
- Statistically significant differences were found in sociodemographic data and somatic complaints.
- In 21.9% of prosthodontic outpatients, psychological impairment was similar to psychotherapeutic outpatients.
- The study emphasizes the need for integrating psychosomatic aspects into dental education.
Takeaway
Some patients who need dental work feel really sad or anxious, just like people who go to therapy.
Methodology
234 patients completed two self-administered questionnaires, with complete data from 65 prosthodontic outpatients and 60 TMD patients.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to the specific nature of the outpatient clinics.
Limitations
The study had a drop-out rate of 46.6%, and the sample may not represent the general population.
Participant Demographics
148 females and 86 males, mean age 49.24 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001 for significant differences in sociodemographic data and somatic complaints.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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