Evaluating the Quality of Life in Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis Patients by WHOQLF-Brief Questionnaire: A Study Protocol
Dhiran Talatule *
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Ramhari Sathawane
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Romita Gaikwad
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Rakhi Chandak
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Ayesha Sayyad
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Vi-Scan Imaging , Kalyan West (Maharashtra), India.
Pranada Deshmukh
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Vidyarjan Sukhdeve
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Pranali Thakare
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, India.
Simranjeet Singh
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Dr. R.R. Kambe Dental College, Kanhere Sarap Akola (Maharashtra), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: - Oral Submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic insidious inflammatory disease which presents with the clinical presentation of burning sensation, fibrosis which ultimately leads to reduced mouth opening. The quality of life is the perception of an individual on their oral health as well as their well-being. The assessment of quality of life in the patients with OSMF plays an important role in the cessation of the habit.
Aim: - To analyse the quality of life in patients diagnosed with Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF).
Study Design: - Cross-Sectional Study
Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study will be conducted on 300 diagnosed patients of OSMF. Selection of patients will be done as per the inclusion criteria. The nature and Purpose of the study will be explained to the patients before the data collection.
Results: The results will be evaluated by the statistician after the data collection and the results will be published in the peer reviewed journals.
- Improvement in the quality of life in OSMF patients.
- Knowledge and awareness regarding the consequences of betelnut in the population of Central India.
Keywords: Oral Submucous fibrosis, quality of life, WHOQOL - brief