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. 2022 Jan-Feb;15(1):54-59.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2329.

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

Nanika Mahajan  1 , Bhanu Kotwal  2 , Ankita Gupta  3 , Bhavana Kaul  1 , Rakesh K Gupta  1 , Sambhav Kaul  4
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Comparative Evaluation of an Audiovisual Distraction Aid and Print Format Entertainment on Pain Perception, Anxiety and Children Behavior in the Dental Setting

Nanika Mahajan et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2022 Jan-Feb.

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.

How to cite this article: Mahajan N, Kotwal B, Gupta A, et al. 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.

Keywords: Audio-visual; Behavior assessment; Dental anxiety.

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Venham picture test
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Wong-baker faces pain rating scale
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