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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Comparative Evaluation of an Audiovisual Distraction Aid and Print Format Entertainment on Pain Perception, Anxiety and Children Behavior in the Dental Setting

Nanika Mahajan, Bhanu Kotwal, Ankita Gupta, Bhavana Kaul, Rakesh K Gupta

Keywords : Audio-visual, Behavior assessment, Dental anxiety

Citation Information : Mahajan N, Kotwal B, Gupta A, Kaul B, Gupta RK. Comparative Evaluation of an Audiovisual Distraction Aid and Print Format Entertainment on Pain Perception, Anxiety and Children Behavior in the Dental Setting. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022; 15 (1):54-59.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2329

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 13-04-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of using audio-visual entertainment aids and print format entertainment aid (comics) on children's pain and anxiety. Materials and methods: This randomized parallel trial was performed on 60 patients aged 5 and 9 years, who required pulp therapy. The study consisted of three study groups, Group 1- treatment along with PlayStation, Group-2 treatment along with comic group, and Group 3- control group (treatment without any entertainment). Results: Mean age was 7.1 ± 0.29 years. There was a significant improvement in the patients who were given treatment along with PlayStation. (p < 0.001) Statistically significant differences were found (p < 0.001) in terms of parental perception of the patient's anxiety during the visits. Conclusion: It was concluded from the study that use of distraction method techniques is effective in reducing situational anxiety and parental perception of pain distress in younger children. Clinical relevance: Entertainment while treating pediatric patient can help in improving the comfort level of patient in a clinical setup.


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