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Children's experiences of dental anxiety.
- Source :
- International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry; Mar2017, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p87-97, 11p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background Dental anxiety is common among children. Although there is a wealth of research investigating childhood dental anxiety, little consideration has been given to the child's perspective. Aim This qualitative study sought to explore with children their own experiences of dental anxiety using a cognitive behavioural therapy assessment model. Design Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted with dentally anxious children aged 11-16 years. The Five Areas model was used to inform the topic guide and analysis. Data were analysed using a framework approach. Results In total, 13 children were interviewed. Participants described their experiences of dental anxiety across multiple dimensions (situational factors and altered thoughts, feelings, physical symptoms, and behaviours). Participants placed considerable value on communication by dental professionals, with poor communication having a negative influence on dental anxiety and the dentist-patient relationship. Conclusions This study confirms the Five Areas model as an applicable theoretical model for the assessment of childhood dental anxiety. Children provided insights about their own dental anxiety experiences that have not previously been described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- FEAR of dentists
ANXIETY in children
EXPERIENCE in children
COGNITIVE therapy for children
SYMPTOMS in children
EMOTIONS in children
COMMUNICATION in dentistry
ORAL hygiene
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation
BEHAVIOR
COGNITIVE therapy
COMMUNICATION
DENTIST-patient relationship
EMOTIONS
FEAR
INTERVIEWING
RESEARCH methodology
PARENTS
RESEARCH funding
QUALITATIVE research
THEMATIC analysis
DATA analysis software
PATIENTS' attitudes
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09607439
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 121183445
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ipd.12238