Perception of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study

JDR Clin Trans Res. 2023 Oct;8(4):349-355. doi: 10.1177/23800844221118362. Epub 2022 Aug 22.

Abstract

The results of this study confirm the difficulties experienced by patients in the oral sphere. They also show that patients are able to adapt and that their demands go beyond functional rehabilitation. This work should encourage dental practitioners to be part of the overall management of the disease, involving regular checkups, preventive dental measures, and oral hygiene education. Therefore, more effective communication is required, not only between the dental and dermatological teams but also with the parents and caregivers.

Keywords: drawing and talking; mixed analysis; oral dermatology; patient’s perspective; rare disease; thematic analysis.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dentists
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Perception
  • Professional Role
  • Quality of Life*