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Evaluation of Quality of Life and Levels of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Patients Following Facial Trauma

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Abstract

Background

Due to the anatomical intricacy of the region and the possibility of psychological as well as physical damage, maxillofacial injuries are unusual. Studies have shown that general psychological morbidity is more prevalent following maxillofacial trauma leading to post-traumatic stress disorder and behavioural changes at various times.

Purpose

To evaluate the quality of life and levels of stress, depression and anxiety in patients following facial trauma.

Methodology

Prospective research including 30 patients with maxillofacial injuries was conducted. Based on the requirements for inclusion and exclusion, these patients were included in the trial and were provided with psychological counselling and guidance from their time of admission till the follow-up period. The baseline levels of quality of life, depression, anxiety and stress symptoms were assessed at the time of presentation (T0), 1 month (T1) and 3 months (T2), using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 and World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire.

Results

The levels of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as quality of life, did not differ significantly (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

There is no correlation between maxillofacial trauma and levels of anxiety, depression, stress and quality of life if the subjects are exposed to psychotherapy and guidance.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), NITTE (Deemed to Be University), Mangalore, India

    Jyoti Priya, Padmaraj Hegde & Ashish J. Rai

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Priya, J., Hegde, P. & Rai, A.J. Evaluation of Quality of Life and Levels of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Patients Following Facial Trauma. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-023-02040-0

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