S Ghadimi1, Z Estaki2, P Rahbar3, A R Shamshiri4. 1. Laser Research Centre of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, North Kargar St, Tehran, 14399-55991, Iran. 2. Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, North Kargar St, Tehran, 14399-55991, Iran. z.estaki@yahoo.com. 3. Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Khuzistan Province, 6135715775, Iran. 4. Research Centre for Caries Prevention, Dentistry Research Institute, Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, North Kargar St, Tehran, 14399-55991, Iran.
Abstract
AIM: This was to evaluate the effect of visual distraction on anxiety of children during dental treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This randomized, crossover clinical trial study was conducted on 28 children (aged 4-5 years) randomly divided into two groups of 14 each. Group 1, treatment procedure in the first visit was completed while the patients were watching a cartoon as a visual distraction tool, at the second visit, the procedure was carried out with conventional tell-show-do. Group 2, had visual distraction in their second visit and conventional tell-show-do during the first visit. Treatment procedures were similar in both groups during two sessions. The anxiety level was determined using Venham picture test and pulse rate (PR) at the beginning and the end of each appointment. Patient behaviour was also scored using Frankl behaviour rating scale (FBRS). RESULTS:Self-reported dental anxiety was reduced significantly by visual distraction (p-value < 0.001) compared to conventional tell-show-do, but it did not change FBRS scores significantly (p-value = 0.24). CONCLUSION: Use of visual distraction improves self-reported anxiety and decreases PR of children but does not change their behaviour.
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AIM: This was to evaluate the effect of visual distraction on anxiety of children during dental treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This randomized, crossover clinical trial study was conducted on 28 children (aged 4-5 years) randomly divided into two groups of 14 each. Group 1, treatment procedure in the first visit was completed while the patients were watching a cartoon as a visual distraction tool, at the second visit, the procedure was carried out with conventional tell-show-do. Group 2, had visual distraction in their second visit and conventional tell-show-do during the first visit. Treatment procedures were similar in both groups during two sessions. The anxiety level was determined using Venham picture test and pulse rate (PR) at the beginning and the end of each appointment. Patient behaviour was also scored using Frankl behaviour rating scale (FBRS). RESULTS: Self-reported dental anxiety was reduced significantly by visual distraction (p-value < 0.001) compared to conventional tell-show-do, but it did not change FBRS scores significantly (p-value = 0.24). CONCLUSION: Use of visual distraction improves self-reported anxiety and decreases PR of children but does not change their behaviour.
Authors: F Guinot Jimeno; M Mercadé Bellido; C Cuadros Fernández; A I Lorente Rodríguez; J Llopis Pérez; J R Boj Quesada Journal: Eur J Paediatr Dent Date: 2014-09 Impact factor: 2.231