Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 15(4):338–343, DECEMBER 2008

PMID: 19104992

Issn Print: 1068-9583

Publication Date: December 2008


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Temporomandibular Disorder in Brazilian Patients: A Preliminary Study

Silviana de Oliveira;Silvia de Siqueira;Ana Sanvovski;Lúcia do Amaral;José de Siqueira;

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Abstract

The objective of the current study was to evaluate disease-related beliefs, adherence to treatment, quality of life, coping strategies and cognitive status in a group of Brazilian patients with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). Thirty patients were evaluated with a semi-directed interview, the Coping Strategies Inventory, and a Mini-Mental State Examination. Although half (50%) of the patients had known their diagnosis long term, 40% of the sample were not correctly following proposed treatment. All patients had a similar pattern of pain behavior related to TMD, while disease-related beliefs, quality of life and coping strategies were variable. Expectations about treatment also had significant association with treatment adherence. The findings of this study suggest that a more thorough understanding of individual differences in TMD is warranted.

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