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

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 limitat

SUBMITTER: Tadakamadla J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5391936 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature