Qualitative analysis of the impact of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders on daily life activities

Jyothi Tadakamadla, Santhosh Kumar, Ratilal Lalloo and Newell W Johnson

PLOS ONE, 2017, vol. 12, issue 4, 1-14

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the impact of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD) on daily life activities. Materials and methods: Patients diagnosed with Oral Leukoplakia, Oral submucous fibrosis and Oral Lichen Planus attending the Oral Medicine clinic of Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Hyderabad, India were invited to participate. Eighteen interviews and three focus groups were conducted in a non-clinical setting. Voice recordings were transcribed and translated from Telugu to English. Data coding was performed using the NVivo software. Results: Sample size for this qualitative study comprised 32 patients. Four main themes emerged: (1) difficulties with diagnosis and knowledge about the condition, (2) physical impairment and functional limitations, (3) psychological and social wellbeing and (4) effects of treatment on daily life. In a majority of the patients, most of the interview time was spent discussing physical impairment and functional limitations. Patients also reported their mouth condition having a debilitating effect on their psychological well-being and social interactions. Conclusions: ‘Physical impairment and functional limitations’ was the most important theme for many of the patients. However, the impacts of OPMD also extended beyond physical impairment and functional limitations to aspects of daily living, notably psychological and social wellbeing.

Date: 2017
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