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Avaliação satisfação dos pacientes reabilitados com prótese removível nas CPMD-UFP
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A reabilitação oral por meio de próteses removíveis é uma prática integral na medicina dentária, essencial para restabelecer não apenas a função mastigatória e estética dos pacientes, mas também para elevar sua qualidade de vida. O estudo que nos propusemos realizar nas clínicas pedagógicas de medicina dentária da Universidade Fernando Pessoa (CPMD-UFP) pretendeu avaliar a satisfação dos pacientes reabilitados com estes dispositivos feitos por medida. Este indicador de satisfação será vital para avaliar a eficácia das reabilitações. O desenho do estudo envolve a aplicação de dois instrumentos: o Questionário satisfação protética (QSP) e um questionário sociodemográfico elaborado para uma melhor caracterização da amostra, que se pretende num mínimo de 50 indivíduos reabilitados com próteses removíveis e que frequentam as CPMD-UFP. O QSP é um meio validado para a população portuguesa por Rodrigues (2015) e avalia aspetos críticos como retenção, estabilidade, conforto, oclusão, estética e fonética. O questionário sociodemográfico permite a recolha de informação como idade, género, o nível de educação, o tipo de prótese com que o paciente está reabilitado e outras variáveis que podem influenciar a experiência do paciente com a prótese. O objetivo deste estudo é duplo: visa quantificar a satisfação dos pacientes com a sua prótese e analisar como essa satisfação se correlaciona com variáveis sociodemográficas e características específicas da prótese. Os critérios de inclusão para os participantes são: adultos com 18 anos ou mais, que estão reabilitados com próteses removíveis e que acedem participar livremente após os devidos esclarecimentos e consentimentos. Os critérios de exclusão são pacientes menores de 18 anos ou que livremente não deem a autorização para participação. Os resultados do estudo indicaram que a maioria dos pacientes expressou um alto nível de satisfação com suas próteses, particularmente em relação ao conforto e à funcionalidade. Cerca de 80% dos pacientes estavam "totalmente" ou "muito satisfeitos" com a capacidade de fala proporcionada pela prótese, com uma média de 1,60 numa escala de 1 a 5 (sendo 1 "totalmente satisfeito"). No entanto, a análise revelou variações na satisfação, influenciadas por fatores como idade, género e condição socioeconómica, sugerindo que essas variáveis impactam a perceção dos pacientes. Além disso, a oclusão foi identificada como o parâmetro com maior insatisfação, especialmente nas próteses mandibulares, apresentando uma média de 2,47 o que sugere ser uma área prioritária para melhorias. Ao entender melhor os determinantes da satisfação dos pacientes, os profissionais de odontologia poderão ajustar e otimizar os procedimentos de tratamento, visando atender melhor às expectativas dos pacientes. Este alinhamento entre a prática clínica e as necessidades do paciente elevará não apenas o padrão de atendimento, mas também contribuirá significativamente para a formação dos futuros profissionais por forma a elucidar sobre a importância da avaliação dos fatores em análise. Este projeto de investigação, pretende ser uma contribuição importante para a medicina dentária, tanto na prática clínica quanto no âmbito académico.
Oral rehabilitation using removable dentures is an integral practice in Dentistry, essential for restoring not only the masticatory function and aesthetics of patients but also for enhancing their quality of life. The study proposed to be implemented at the Pedagogical Clinics of Dental Medicine of the Fernando Pessoa University (CPMD-UFP) aims to assess the satisfaction of patients rehabilitated with these custom-made devices. This satisfaction indicator will be crucial in evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitations. The study design involves the application of two research instruments: the Denture Satisfaction Questionnaire (DSQ) and a sociodemographic questionnaire developed for better sample characterization, targeting a minimum of 50 individuals rehabilitated with removable dentures who attend the CPMD-UFP. The DSQ is a tool validated for the Portuguese population by Rodrigues (2015), and evaluates critical aspects such as retention, stability, comfort, occlusion, aesthetics, and phonetics. The sociodemographic questionnaire allows for the collection of information such as age, gender, education level, type of denture the patient is rehabilitated with, and other variables that may influence the patient's experience with the denture. The objective of this study is twofold: it aims to quantify patients' satisfaction with their dentures and analyze how this satisfaction correlates with sociodemographic variables and specific characteristics of the denture. The inclusion criteria for participants are: adults aged 18 years or older, who are rehabilitated with removable dentures and agree to participate freely after being properly informed and giving their consent. The exclusion criteria are patients under 18 years of age and those who do not freely authorize participation. The results of the study indicated that the majority of patients expressed a high level of satisfaction with their prostheses, particularly in relation to comfort and functionality. Around 80 per cent of patients were ‘totally’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the speech capacity provided by the prosthesis, with an average of 1.60 on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being ‘totally satisfied’). However, the analysis revealed variations in satisfaction, influenced by factors such as age, gender and socioeconomic status, suggesting that these variables have an impact on patients' perceptions. In addition, occlusion was identified as the parameter with the greatest dissatisfaction, especially in mandibular prostheses, with an average of 2.47, which suggests that it is a priority area for improvement. By better understanding the determinants of patient satisfaction, dental professionals can adjust and optimize treatment procedures to better meet patient expectations. This alignment between clinical practice and patient needs will not only elevate the standard of care but also significantly contribute to the education of future professionals by elucidating the importance of evaluating the factors under analysis. This research project aims to be a valuable contribution to dentistry, both in clinical practice and in the academic field. Through the continuous improvement of prosthetic treatments and the enrichment of the educational experience, we aspire to reach a new level in patient care and dental education.
Oral rehabilitation using removable dentures is an integral practice in Dentistry, essential for restoring not only the masticatory function and aesthetics of patients but also for enhancing their quality of life. The study proposed to be implemented at the Pedagogical Clinics of Dental Medicine of the Fernando Pessoa University (CPMD-UFP) aims to assess the satisfaction of patients rehabilitated with these custom-made devices. This satisfaction indicator will be crucial in evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitations. The study design involves the application of two research instruments: the Denture Satisfaction Questionnaire (DSQ) and a sociodemographic questionnaire developed for better sample characterization, targeting a minimum of 50 individuals rehabilitated with removable dentures who attend the CPMD-UFP. The DSQ is a tool validated for the Portuguese population by Rodrigues (2015), and evaluates critical aspects such as retention, stability, comfort, occlusion, aesthetics, and phonetics. The sociodemographic questionnaire allows for the collection of information such as age, gender, education level, type of denture the patient is rehabilitated with, and other variables that may influence the patient's experience with the denture. The objective of this study is twofold: it aims to quantify patients' satisfaction with their dentures and analyze how this satisfaction correlates with sociodemographic variables and specific characteristics of the denture. The inclusion criteria for participants are: adults aged 18 years or older, who are rehabilitated with removable dentures and agree to participate freely after being properly informed and giving their consent. The exclusion criteria are patients under 18 years of age and those who do not freely authorize participation. The results of the study indicated that the majority of patients expressed a high level of satisfaction with their prostheses, particularly in relation to comfort and functionality. Around 80 per cent of patients were ‘totally’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the speech capacity provided by the prosthesis, with an average of 1.60 on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being ‘totally satisfied’). However, the analysis revealed variations in satisfaction, influenced by factors such as age, gender and socioeconomic status, suggesting that these variables have an impact on patients' perceptions. In addition, occlusion was identified as the parameter with the greatest dissatisfaction, especially in mandibular prostheses, with an average of 2.47, which suggests that it is a priority area for improvement. By better understanding the determinants of patient satisfaction, dental professionals can adjust and optimize treatment procedures to better meet patient expectations. This alignment between clinical practice and patient needs will not only elevate the standard of care but also significantly contribute to the education of future professionals by elucidating the importance of evaluating the factors under analysis. This research project aims to be a valuable contribution to dentistry, both in clinical practice and in the academic field. Through the continuous improvement of prosthetic treatments and the enrichment of the educational experience, we aspire to reach a new level in patient care and dental education.
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Reabilitação oral Próteses removíveis Qualidade de vida Satisfação dos pacientes Questionário satisfação protética Questionário sociodemográfico Retenção Estabilidade Conforto Oclusão Estética Fonética Variáveis sociodemográficas Oral rehabilitation Removable dentures Quality of life Patient satisfaction Denture satisfaction questionnaire Sociodemographic questionnaire Retention Stability Comfort Occlusion Aesthetics Phonetics Sociodemographic variables