How can e-health facilitate care for patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome?
Facts
- Contact person:
- Aurelia Ilgunas
- Financer:
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- Malmö universitet
- ADSS
- Responsible at MaU:
- Aurelia Ilgunas
- Project members at MaU:
- External project members:
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- EwaCarin Ekberg TMD Care
- Astrid Ecorcheville Region Skåne
- Milda Chmieliauskaite University of Washington
- Time frame:
- 01 September 2025 - 01 December 2028
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- Research subject:
About the project
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is characterised by burning and painful sensations in the oral cavity and negatively affects individuals’ quality of life both physically and psychosocially. Common symptoms include pain, difficulties in oral functions, taste disturbances, xerostomia, as well as anxiety.
There is limited scientific knowledge regarding the underlying pain mechanisms and patients’ understanding and management of their pain, which is crucial for selecting appropriate management strategies for BMS. In this context, digitalisation in society, including healthcare, has been highlighted as a pathway toward more efficient, equitable, and sustainable patient care. Accordingly, this project is addressing current knowledge gaps concerning pain mechanisms in BMS and the role of digitalisation, to develop an evidence-based digital platform for information, education, and treatment for individuals with BMS.