Evaluating Pain, Dysphagia, Psychological Status and Quality of Life among Diverse Age Group in Bell's Palsy: A Cross-Sectional Study

Anchita Priya, Priya Mahto

Abstract: Objective: In this cross-sectional study, in which we assessed facial paralysis or bell's palsy patient's pain, dysphagia, psychological conditions and life quality in variety of age groups. There were 47 subjects and all of them were older than 18 years. Data was collected through printed Google forms, adhering to informed consent and ethical clearance protocols. The patient's quality of life was affected by different levels of pain, dysphagia and psychological status, according to the analysis. These results underscore the importance of customized interventions to address diverse difficulties faced by facial paralysis patients at different ages. This study's goal was to understand that patient?s quality of life was affected or not, did they suffer from pain during bell's palsy and how their psychological status was affected.

Keywords: Bell's palsy, Dysphagia, Quality of life, Facial nerve, Facial paralysis

How to Cite?: Anchita Priya, Priya Mahto, "Evaluating Pain, Dysphagia, Psychological Status and Quality of Life among Diverse Age Group in Bell's Palsy: A Cross-Sectional Study", Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 477-493, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ES24605122340, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ES24605122340