A qualitative study on experiences of persons with schizophrenia in oral-health-related quality of life

Our study aimed to explore the views and experiences in oral health oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) persons with schizophrenia (PWS) order expand understanding factors that either limit or facilitate their healthcare pathway, which can ultimately optimize and/or OHRQoL. A qualitative was conducted France Côte d’Or department (530 000 habitants) centered on PWS’s perceived meanings regarding OHRQoL, semi-structured individual interviews were used. conventional content analysis approach chosen highlight unrevealed themes. sample 20 PWS (12 males; 8 females) a median age 45.8 (± 9.5) recruited assess focused three dimensions: an dimension related experience “oral symptoms”, second “stress its management”, third “Autonomy health”. We showed clearly expressed mental representations This supports able define needs had ability discuss These finding could be used support specific interventions for this population better manage negative impact antipsychotics help them consult dentists regular basis.