National Sjogren's Foundation Survey: Burden of Oral and Systemic Involvement on Quality of Life.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To define the association between oral and systemic manifestations of Sjögren syndrome (SS) and quality of life (QOL).

Methods

We analyzed a cross-sectional survey conducted by the Sjögren's Foundation in 2016, with 2961 eligible responses. We defined oral symptom and sign exposures as parotid gland swelling, dry mouth, mouth ulcers/sores, oral candidiasis, trouble speaking, choking or dysphagia, sialolithiasis or gland infection, and dental caries. Systemic exposures included interstitial lung disease, purpura/petechiae/cryoglobulinemia, vasculitis, neuropathy, leukopenia, interstitial nephritis, renal tubular acidosis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, or lymphoma. Outcomes included SS-specific QOL questions generated by SS experts and patients.<

SUBMITTER: McCoy SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7956920 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature