Effect of audio and audio-visual distraction aids in reducing anxiety during pedodontic care
Autor: | Geo Mani |
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Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Zdroj: | Bioinformation. 16:1007-1012 |
ISSN: | 0973-2063 0973-8894 |
DOI: | 10.6026/973206300161007 |
Popis: | The use of audio-visual and audio distraction tools can lead to the improvement of the quality of treatment and benefit both the dentist and the patient. It is of interest to evaluate the anxiety levels using audio and audio-visual distraction aids during pedodontic care. We collected data on 30 children between 6 to 12 years old. Subjects were randomly assigned into three groups of ten each. The three groups were control group, audio distraction group and audio-visual distraction group. The pulse rate of all the patients were assessed, Venham’s picture test and Venham’s Clinical Rating scale was recorded for all the subjects during the first and second visits. A statistically significant (p |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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