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Table 3 Patient reported psychosocial implications of chronic sialadenitis

From: Development of a patient reported outcome instrument for chronic sialadenitis

Psychosocial symptoms

Number of participants (N = 10)

Total mentions

Illustrative quote

Mood (frustration, irritability, and low mood)

5

12

“I wasn't happy” -Interview 3

   

“it did effect my comfort, which effects your emotional state of mind.” -Interview 8

Self-consciousness about appearance

6

22

“I don’t like going out too much because people look at you weird.” -Interview 5

Avoidance of social activities and social eating

8

14

“I wouldn't go out very often because I couldn't eat, drink or anything.” -Interview 3

Anxiety

7

27

“I felt some anxiety (in anticipation of symptoms). Of course anxiety comes with frustration.” -Interview 7

Enjoyment of foods

3

9

“Recently last year or three years ago it started bothering me when I would eat something sour so that’s why it affected the type of food or the kind of food that I wanted to eat. I like sour stuff, even salt and pepper.” -Interview 10

   

“A lot of times it would kill my appetite because I knew it was gonna be uncomfortable.” -Interview 8