The use of self-report questionnaires in an analysis of the multidimensional aspects of pain and a correlation with the psychological profile and quality of life in patients with burning mouth syndrome: A case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The symptomatology in Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is complex and it should be considered in accordance with a biopsychosocial model.

Objectives

To evaluate the multidimensional aspects of pain with a complete battery of tests and to analyse its relationship with potential predictors such as mood disorders, sleep and quality of life.

Methods

Forty patients with BMS versus an equal number of age and sex-matched healthy controls were enrolled. The VAS, SF-MPQ, BPI, PD-Q, BDI-II, STAI, PSQI, ESS, SF-36 and OHIP-14 were administered.

Results

The scores of the VAS, SF-MPQ, BPI, PD-Q, BDI-II, STAI, PSQI, SF-36 and OHIP-14 were statistically significantly higher in the BMS patients than the controls (p < .001**). A strongly linear correlation between pain (

SUBMITTER: Canfora F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9544557 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature