Contributing factors for a satisfying orofacial pain patient journey: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the many different underlying disorders causing orofacial pain, management of orofacial pain is a challenge. Many patients seek help from different healthcare providers during their patient journey. The primary aim of this study was to describe the physical and emotional patient journey of patients with orofacial pain. The secondary aim was to determine which personal factors may have contributed to number of healthcare providers visited and patient journey satisfaction.

Methods

For this, a concurrent triangulation mixed methods design was used. Patients 18 years or older with orofacial pain who visited the Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction (OPD) clinic of the Academic Centre of Dentistry Amsterdam were recruited. Participants filled out questionnaires regardi

SUBMITTER: van der Meer HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12520448 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature