title: [Psychosocial factors in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction].
abstract: In this article the possible involvement of psychosocial factors in temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is discussed, both from a scientific and a clinical point of view. Compared with patients with TMD, controls thought they had personal control over their health and had a more active problem-solving coping style. Patients with a negative treatment outcome were older, reported fewer stressors and more frequently considered health to be determined by external factors than patients who were treated successfully. It was concluded that the assessment of psychosocial variables and in particular health locus of control is important for understanding both subjective treatment need and treatment outcome for TMD.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Universiteit Utrecht, Universiteitsweg 100, 3508 TA Utrecht.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: de Leeuw
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: van der Meulen
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011581:Psychological Tests; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
vernacular_title: Psychosociale factoren bij temporomandibulaire dysfunctie.