Evaluation of life quality of patients submitted to orthognathic surgery

To compare changes related to self-esteem and appearance satisfaction between pre and postsurgical phases in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery and to assess the quality of life and psychosocial changes of these patients six months after surgery. A longitudinal observational qualitative study...

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Published in:Dental press journal of orthodontics 2013-10, Vol.18 (5), p.107-114
Main Authors: Alves e Silva, Ana Catarina, Carvalho, Roberta Almeida Silveira, Santos, Thiago de Santana, Rocha, Nelson Studart, Gomes, Ana Cláudia Amorim, de Oliveira e Silva, Emanuel Dias
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Brazil
Cirurgia bucal
Dentistry
DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE
Dentofacial Deformities - psychology
Dentofacial Deformities - surgery
Esthetics, Dental
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Orthognathic Surgical Procedures - psychology
Ortodontia
Patient Satisfaction
Postoperative Period
Preoperative Period
Qualidade de vida
Qualitative Research
Quality of Life
Self Concept
Statistics, Nonparametric
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:To compare changes related to self-esteem and appearance satisfaction between pre and postsurgical phases in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery and to assess the quality of life and psychosocial changes of these patients six months after surgery. A longitudinal observational qualitative study was performed. The sample comprised 15 patients with dentofacial deformities who underwent orthognathic surgery. One questionnaire and two forms were answered during pre and postoperative phases. The results showed that 13.3% of patients demonstrated self-esteem improvement, especially in relation to appearance satisfaction. Improvements were also noted in social, occupational and family relationships. With regard to the assessment of quality of life, according to the World Health Organization questionnaire, the lowest improvement averages corresponded to environmental control. Orthognathic surgery brings along many emotional changes that should be considered before and after surgery, since the patients' psychological state may be favorable and/or unfavorable during recovery, influencing their quality of life, self-esteem and appearance satisfaction.
ISSN:2176-9451
2177-6709
2177-6709
2176-9451
DOI:10.1590/S2176-94512013000500018