Assessment of quality of life related to patients using Branemark protocol prosthesis

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the quality of life of patients rehabilitated with the Branemark protocol using a questionnaire adapted from the Whoqol bref. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated 11 individuals using a Branemark protocol type prosthesis, of both genders aged between 50 and 67 years. After meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a questionnaire adapted from the Whoqol-Bref was individually applied. consisting of four domains: psychological, personal relationships, environment and physical and the qualitative quantitative data collected were analyzed using descriptive and percentage statistics. Results: Among the 11 individuals, all were residents of the city of Belém, the majority of the population was female 8/11 (72.2%), with an average age of 57.2 years, in terms of education 5/11 (45.4%) had secondary education complete and marital status, the majority were married or divorced, 5/11 (45.4%) respectively. The level of patient satisfaction was considered high, at 11/11 (100%). Analyzing the domains mentioned, the one with the lowest satisfaction rate was the environment. Conclusion: The Branemark protocol had a positive impact on the quality of life of the evaluated patients, being essential in maintaining satisfactory life rates.