Naslov
Chronic Orofacial Pain, Depression and PTSD Co-occur

Autori
Reljić, Vedrana ; Muhvić Urek, Miranda ; Uhač, Ivone ; Kovač, Zoran ; Leović, Dinko ; Simonić-Kocijan, Sunčana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Proceedings / - , 2006, 357-357

Mjesto i datum
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Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
chronic orofacial pain; depression; PTSD

Sažetak
There is growing number of evidences to suggest that chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequently co-occur. An association between chronic pain syndromes and depression has long been recognized. There is a little evidence about the relationship between chronic orofacial pain and depression among PTSD patients. Therefore, the purposes of this study were to (A) assess the presence of chronic pain condition, severity of pain in orofacial region and level of depression among PTSD patient, (B) investigate the relationship between chronic pain and level of depression among PTSD patients. Study included: 36 war veterans with PTSD (mean age 39.78&#177; 5.23), 31 war veterans without PTSD (mean age 39.55&#177; 6.63), and 31 health men who didn't participate in war and without PTSD (mean age 39.68&#177; 7.34). The presence of self-reported pain, pain on digital palpation and pain severity of masticatory/neck muscles and temporomandibular joints, as well as level of depression were assess according RDC/TMD protocol. Number of self-reported pain and painful sites were correlated with level of depression. We observed more self-reported pain and more painful sites in group of war veterans with PTSD, than in both control groups (p<0.05 for all). PTSD patients were mostly severe depressed. There was statistically significant positive correlation between all investigated parameters about pain and depression. However, in group of PTSD patient there was no observed correlation between the number of self-reported pain localization, as well as number of painful sites and the level of depression. A major finding of the present study is the evidence that chronic orofacial pain is related with PTSD and depression. Since we observed different number of painful sites as well as different level of pain but mostly severe depression using Symptoms Checklist 90-revised in group of PTSD, more sensitive diagnostic method is required in future studies.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

Napomena
Journal of Dental Research (0022-0345) 85 (2006) Special Issue B

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