Long-Term Benefits of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life in Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients: A Prospective Study DOI Open Access
João Mendes de Abreu, Tiago Nunes, Pedro Armelim Almiro

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(14), P. 4272 - 4272

Published: July 22, 2024

Background/Objectives: Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) patients experience a reduction in health-related quality of life and an increased intake medication. Photobiomodulation with low-level laser therapy has been demonstrated to be efficacious treatment for BMS. However, its long-term benefits remain relatively unknown. This study aimed evaluate the impact prolonged on BMS by examining efficacy outpatient protocol real-world setting. Methods: A prospective was designed address research question. performed, irradiating affected areas once every two weeks 12 months. Health-related assessed using EQ-5D-5L questionnaire at initial consultation after 6 months treatment. Additionally, patients’ pharmacological profile also monitored. Nonparametric statistical analysis performed (p < 0.05 considered statistically significant). Results: The completed 15 individuals, comprising 14 females 1 male. results indicated significant improvement 0.001) four five dimensions questionnaire, namely self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression, along perceived health level. total 13 participants reported suspending or reducing their medications Syndrome. Conclusions: Therefore, positive effect improving symptoms, contributing subsequent suspension previous medications. These findings support applied protocol. Given innovative methodology promising results, further is warranted.

Language: Английский

Long-Term Benefits of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life in Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients: A Prospective Study DOI Open Access
João Mendes de Abreu, Tiago Nunes, Pedro Armelim Almiro

et al.

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(14), P. 4272 - 4272

Published: July 22, 2024

Background/Objectives: Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) patients experience a reduction in health-related quality of life and an increased intake medication. Photobiomodulation with low-level laser therapy has been demonstrated to be efficacious treatment for BMS. However, its long-term benefits remain relatively unknown. This study aimed evaluate the impact prolonged on BMS by examining efficacy outpatient protocol real-world setting. Methods: A prospective was designed address research question. performed, irradiating affected areas once every two weeks 12 months. Health-related assessed using EQ-5D-5L questionnaire at initial consultation after 6 months treatment. Additionally, patients’ pharmacological profile also monitored. Nonparametric statistical analysis performed (p < 0.05 considered statistically significant). Results: The completed 15 individuals, comprising 14 females 1 male. results indicated significant improvement 0.001) four five dimensions questionnaire, namely self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression, along perceived health level. total 13 participants reported suspending or reducing their medications Syndrome. Conclusions: Therefore, positive effect improving symptoms, contributing subsequent suspension previous medications. These findings support applied protocol. Given innovative methodology promising results, further is warranted.

Language: Английский

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