Group cognitive-behavioral intervention for patients with burning mouth syndrome
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- Komiyama Osamu
- Orofacial and Head Pain Clinic, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo Department of Oral Function and Rehabilitation, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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- Nishimura Hitoshi
- Orofacial and Head Pain Clinic, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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- Makiyama Yasuhide
- Orofacial and Head Pain Clinic, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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- Iida Takashi
- Orofacial and Head Pain Clinic, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo Department of Oral Function and Rehabilitation, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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- Obara Ryoko
- Orofacial and Head Pain Clinic, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo Department of Oral Function and Rehabilitation, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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- Shinoda Masamichi
- Department of Physiology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Kobayashi Masayuki
- Department of Pharmacology, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Noma Noboru
- Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Abe Osamu
- Department of Radiology, Nihon University School of Medicine
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- De Laat Antoon
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, KU Leuven and Dentistry, University Hospitals
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- Kawara Misao
- Orofacial and Head Pain Clinic, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo Department of Oral Function and Rehabilitation, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
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Abstract
This study was conducted to assess the psychological characteristics of, and determine the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral (CB) treatment for, patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). The baseline characteristics of 24 female patients (age 69.7 ± 5.9 years) and an identical number of healthy female control subjects (age 69.2 ± 5.5 years) were compared. The patient group had significantly higher anxiety scores (P < 0.05) at baseline. A brief group CB intervention was delivered in a small-group format. Two sessions were planned 6 months apart. A numeric rating scale (NRS) was used to assess pain intensity. Anxiety was evaluated using a state and trait anxiety inventories. Present pain intensity decreased after both the first and second sessions. The session effect was significant (P = 0.02), but no repeat effect was found (P = 0.19). The state anxiety inventory score also decreased after the second session. The session effect was significant (P < 0.01), as was the repeat effect (P < 0.01). The trait anxiety inventory score decreased after the second session, and the session effect was significant (P = 0.013), but the repeat effect was not (P = 0.93). The results suggest that a brief group CB intervention reduces pain intensity and anxiety in patients with BMS. (J Oral Sci 55, 17-22, 2013)
Journal
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- Journal of Oral Science
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Journal of Oral Science 55 (1), 17-22, 2013
Nihon University School of Dentistry