Effect of Audio and Audiovisual Aids on Anxiety Level of Patients during First Appointment of Root Canal Treatment: An In Vivo Study
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the effect of audio and audiovisual aids on anxiety reduction of patients during the first visit of root canal treatment and to compare anxiety level between male and female patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 patients were randomly divided into three groups depending on anxiety reduction method and again divided into subgroups depending on gender. Before starting endodontic treatment, the interviewer administered the Corah’s Dental Anxiety Scale to the participants to access the level of anxiety. Music and videos were played according to patient’s preference. Before, during, and after endodontic procedures, the vital parameters (diastolic and systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate) were recorded. There are three groups: Group I (n = 30): Control group, Group II (n = 30): Audio aid, andGroup III (n = 30): Audiovisual aid. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical analysis was performed using one-way Analysis of variance Results: All measured vital signs decreased considering the overall period (during and after canal therapy) in audiovisual group. Conclusions: Audio and audiovisual distraction techniques provided effective reduction in dental anxiety. Female patients showed greater anxiety than male patients.
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Sadashiv Daokar, Snehashree Pophli, Kalpana Pawar, Kapil Wahane, Rohit Tambake, Laxmikant Late
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