Viewing positive images of dentistry reduces anticipatory anxiety in children

Freeman, Ruth

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“…A variety of imagery techniques exist that could be useful for this purpose, for example deliberately addressing maladaptive perceptual image-based cognitions through imaginal exposure (Ehlers, Mauchnik, & Handley, 2012), imagery re-scripting (Hunt & Fenton, 2007;Hunt et al, 2006), weakening intrusive images via competing tasks (May, Andrade, Panabokke & Kavanagh, 2010), and attentional diversion Hamilton, Fawson, May, Andrade, & Kavanagh, 2013) or acceptance approaches based on mindfulness therapy (Jenkins & Tapper, 2013;Kabat-Zinn, 2003) that can help reduce the tendency for intrusive thoughts and images to capture attentional resources and amplify distress. Initial findings indicate that exposure to positive photographic dental images before appointments reduces anticipatory anxiety in children (Fox & Newton, 2006;Freeman, 2007;Gangwal, Badjatia, & Dave, 2014). Encouraging rehearsal of such images, in the days leading up to appointments, may increase their impact further and guided imagery can be a useful tool for distraction as well (Appukuttan, 2016;Armfield & Heaton, 2013;Guentsch et al, 2017;Lewis et al, 2013).…”

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Mental imagery in dentistry: Phenomenology and role in dental anxiety

Schneider

Andrade

Tanja-Dijkstra

et al. 2018

Journal of Anxiety Disorders

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Dental anxiety is a prevalent problem with marked psychological, physical and public health implications. Based on cognitive theory and evidence, we hypothesized that vivid, sensory image-based cognitions play a role in dental anxiety. A quantitative online survey (N = 306) and qualitative semi-structured interviews (N = 18) found that vivid sensory images were common irrespective of dental anxiety levels, but that their content, associated distress and responses varied. Participants reporting higher anxiety experienced intense and intrusive fear-provoking dental imagery focusing on unpleasant sensations, which were associated with the intrusive recollection of negative past experiences and avoidance of dentistry. Participants with lower anxiety ratings, reported images that were less distressing and centered around reassuring aspects and positive appointment outcomes, potentially acting as protective factors against dental anxiety and facilitating appointment attendance. The inclusion of components aimed at reducing intrusive memories and dental imagery rescripting may help improve interventions for dental anxiety.

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Mental imagery in dentistry: Phenomenology and role in dental anxiety

Schneider

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Tanja-Dijkstra

et al. 2018

Journal of Anxiety Disorders

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“…Related studies have indicated that patients with pediatric dental fear avoid dental treatment and have a high prevalence rate of cavities. [ 12 ] In comparison with adults and teenagers, advance discussion of the dental treatment is less effective at relieving pediatric dental fear. Evidence from clinical practice indicates that noncompliance with treatment might result in mucosal trauma.…”

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Usage of a Reward System for Dealing with Pediatric Dental Fear

Xia

Song

2016

Chinese Medical Journal

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Background:Pediatric dental fear, if left unchecked, can persist for a lifetime and adversely impact the physical and psychological health of a patient. In this study, a feasible nonmedical method for relieving pediatric dental fear was investigated.Methods:A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial model was applied. The juvenile patients experiencing dental fear, whose parents or guardian had signed an informed consent form, were randomly divided into two groups. Group A (n = 50) was the control group, while Group B (n = 50) was the reward group. Participants in Group A accepted routine treatment. Participants in Group B were told that they would obtain a gift as a reward for their good behavior if they were compliant during their dental treatments. The Chinese version of the Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) was used to evaluate the level of dental fear of each patient both before and after each treatment. A contrast analysis and a correlation analysis of the results were used to assess the efficacy of the reward mechanism.Results:All participants in Group B, were obedient during the dental treatment, and they also successfully chose the present they wanted at the end of their dental treatment. Children at different ages showed different reward preferences. Significant difference in the fear scores of the participants in Group B before the treatment and after receiving the reward was found (independent samples t-test, t = 14.72, P < 0.001). In Group A, 86% children's fear score did not undergo a noticeable change.Conclusions:A reward system is proved feasible to relieve pediatric dental fear, and the form of reward should meet the demand of patients.

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An Integrative Review of Literature Examining Psychometric Properties of Instruments Measuring Anxiety or Fear in Hospitalized Children

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Park

2012

Pain Management Nursing

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Viewing positive images of dentistry reduces anticipatory anxiety in children

Cited by 5 publications

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Mental imagery in dentistry: Phenomenology and role in dental anxiety

Mental imagery in dentistry: Phenomenology and role in dental anxiety

Usage of a Reward System for Dealing with Pediatric Dental Fear

An Integrative Review of Literature Examining Psychometric Properties of Instruments Measuring Anxiety or Fear in Hospitalized Children

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