Carolina Venda Nova, Joanna M Zakrzewska, Richeal Ni Riordain, Sarah R Baker
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Abstract
Aims: To understand, from the patient perspective, the meaning of living with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and what the patient-desired outcomes of treatment are.
Methods: A qualitative study involving focus group work with 14 participants with a diagnosis of TN was conducted. The discussions were recorded and transcribed verbatim and analyzed using framework analysis.
Results: Four themes and 14 subthemes were identified. Theme 1 reflects the uncertainty about TN etiology and prognosis; theme 2 includes descriptions of the mental, social, and physical impacts of TN that contrast with coping mechanisms developed over time; theme 3 reflects participants' views of what a successful treatment means and the specific outcomes they expect following treatment, as well as patient willingness to self-manage their conditions while supported; and theme 4 highlights the importance of appropriate and timely access to health care and the importance of peer support.
Conclusion: This study confirms the need to move beyond the biologic models of disease to patient-centered care and research approaches.
期刊介绍:
Founded upon sound scientific principles, this journal continues to make important contributions that strongly influence the work of dental and medical professionals involved in treating oral and facial pain, including temporomandibular disorders, and headache. In addition to providing timely scientific research and clinical articles, the journal presents diagnostic techniques and treatment therapies for oral and facial pain, headache, mandibular dysfunction, and occlusion and covers pharmacology, physical therapy, surgery, and other pain-management methods.