Quality of Life in Patients with Schizophrenia Disorder Exhibiting Manifestations in Oral Cavity During Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Corona Virus Disease 19 and Omicron Pandemic Era: An Original Research

Abstract

Poor oral hygiene status is witnessed in patients with schizophrenia disorder. Daily routine lifestyle of the patient is affected due to schizophrenia. These studies focus on the patients with schizophrenia disorders during the severe acute respiratory syndrome, corona virus disease‐19, omicron pandemic particularly in relation to the oral health. This systematic review is based on PRISMA guidelines. Studies focusing on patients with schizophrenia disorder in relation to oral health were described. Personal factors such as resilience, sense of coherence, hope, self‐esteem and self‐determination were considered among the 10 studies included. Peer review and rehabilitation programmes which are the part of environmental factors are also considered. Among all the factors which was most influential was dental stress pertaining to schizophrenia patients. Oral health of schizophrenia patients is highly influenced by the coping strategies. Future research should focus on translation process pertaining to oral health and environment in patients with schizophrenia.