Exploring the Life Experiences of Bell’s Palsy Patients: A Qualitative Study

İlknur Özkan; Murat Kar; Seçil Taylan

Makale detayları

Exploring the Life Experiences of Bell’s Palsy Patients: A Qualitative Study

Yazarlar:

İlknur Özkan | Murat Kar | Seçil Taylan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Otorhinolaryngology

Dergi:

The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.95-102

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354864

pISSN:

2602-4837

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: Bells palsy is the most common type of peripheral facial paralysis. The sudden onset and unknown cause of Bells palsy lead to significant psychological distress and social disabilities in patients, which can severely impact their quality of life. This study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with Bells palsy using a qualitative approach to gain a better understanding of the outcomes from the patients perspectives. Material and Methods: This study was conducted as a qualitative research employing a hermeneutic phenomenological framework. Inductive thematic analysis was used for data analysis Results: The study included a total of 11 participants six females and five males from different phases of Bells palsy. Because of the inductive thematic analysis, the experiences of patients with Bells palsy were categorised into six main themes: First Confrontation with Bells Palsy, Treatment and Self-Management Experiences, Physical Challenges Experienced, Psychological Effects, Social Effects, and Impact of Bells Palsy on Today Conclusion: Bells palsy is understood to be a traumatic experience that affects the physiological, psycho logical, and social aspects of patients lives, thereby significantly impacting their quality of life. Although patients receive medical treatment for Bells palsy, they often face the physiological and psychological challenges alone. Therefore, treatment should not be solely prescription-based; it must address the physiological, psychological, and social challenges through an interdisciplinary approach, including the involvement of nurses.

 Objective: Bells palsy is the most common type of peripheral facial paralysis. The sudden onset and unknown cause of Bells palsy lead to significant psychological distress and social disabilities in patients, which can severely impact their quality of life. This study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with Bells palsy using a qualitative approach to gain a better understanding of the outcomes from the patients perspectives. Material and Methods: This study was conducted as a qualitative research employing a hermeneutic phenomenological framework. Inductive thematic analysis was used for data analysis Results: The study included a total of 11 participants six females and five males from different phases of Bells palsy. Because of the inductive thematic analysis, the experiences of patients with Bells palsy were categorised into six main themes: First Confrontation with Bells Palsy, Treatment and Self-Management Experiences, Physical Challenges Experienced, Psychological Effects, Social Effects, and Impact of Bells Palsy on Today Conclusion: Bells palsy is understood to be a traumatic experience that affects the physiological, psycho logical, and social aspects of patients lives, thereby significantly impacting their quality of life. Although patients receive medical treatment for Bells palsy, they often face the physiological and psychological challenges alone. Therefore, treatment should not be solely prescription-based; it must address the physiological, psychological, and social challenges through an interdisciplinary approach, including the involvement of nurses.

 Objective: Bells palsy is the most common type of peripheral facial paralysis. The sudden onset and unknown cause of Bells palsy lead to significant psychological distress and social disabilities in patients, which can severely impact their quality of life. This study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with Bells palsy using a qualitative approach to gain a better understanding of the outcomes from the patients perspectives. Material and Methods: This study was conducted as a qualitative research employing a hermeneutic phenomenological framework. Inductive thematic analysis was used for data analysis Results: The study included a total of 11 participants six females and five males from different phases of Bells palsy. Because of the inductive thematic analysis, the experiences of patients with Bells palsy were categorised into six main themes: First Confrontation with Bells Palsy, Treatment and Self-Management Experiences, Physical Challenges Experienced, Psychological Effects, Social Effects, and Impact of Bells Palsy on Today Conclusion: Bells palsy is understood to be a traumatic experience that affects the physiological, psycho logical, and social aspects of patients lives, thereby significantly impacting their quality of life. Although patients receive medical treatment for Bells palsy, they often face the physiological and psychological challenges alone. Therefore, treatment should not be solely prescription-based; it must address the physiological, psychological, and social challenges through an interdisciplinary approach, including the involvement of nurses.

 Objective: Bells palsy is the most common type of peripheral facial paralysis. The sudden onset and unknown cause of Bells palsy lead to significant psychological distress and social disabilities in patients, which can severely impact their quality of life. This study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with Bells palsy using a qualitative approach to gain a better understanding of the outcomes from the patients perspectives. Material and Methods: This study was conducted as a qualitative research employing a hermeneutic phenomenological framework. Inductive thematic analysis was used for data analysis Results: The study included a total of 11 participants six females and five males from different phases of Bells palsy. Because of the inductive thematic analysis, the experiences of patients with Bells palsy were categorised into six main themes: First Confrontation with Bells Palsy, Treatment and Self-Management Experiences, Physical Challenges Experienced, Psychological Effects, Social Effects, and Impact of Bells Palsy on Today Conclusion: Bells palsy is understood to be a traumatic experience that affects the physiological, psycho logical, and social aspects of patients lives, thereby significantly impacting their quality of life. Although patients receive medical treatment for Bells palsy, they often face the physiological and psychological challenges alone. Therefore, treatment should not be solely prescription-based; it must address the physiological, psychological, and social challenges through an interdisciplinary approach, including the involvement of nurses.

Makale detayları

Exploring the Life Experiences of Bell’s Palsy Patients: A Qualitative Study

Yazarlar:

İlknur Özkan | Murat Kar | Seçil Taylan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Otorhinolaryngology

Dergi:

The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.95-102

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354864

pISSN:

2602-4837

Bell’s Palsy

Experiences

Nursing Care

Qualitative

Quality of Life

Sayı

Makale detayları

Exploring the Life Experiences of Bell’s Palsy Patients: A Qualitative Study

Yazarlar: İlknur Özkan | Murat Kar | Seçil Taylan

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Otorhinolaryngology

Dergi: The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.95-102

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 11/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354864

pISSN: 2602-4837

Bell’s Palsy

Experiences

Nursing Care

Qualitative

Quality of Life

Sayı

Yazarlar:

İlknur Özkan | Murat Kar | Seçil Taylan

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Otorhinolaryngology

Dergi:

The Turkish Journal of Ear Nose and Throat Vol.35 Issue 2, pp.95-102

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

11/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354864

pISSN:

2602-4837