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Does Viewing a Third Molar Informed Consent Video Decrease Patients' Anxiety?
Daniel M Laskin1, James H Priest2, Shaden Alfaqih3
1Professor and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
Summary
Viewing informational videos before third molar removal surgery did not reduce patient anxiety and, in many cases, increased it. Supplemental verbal and written reinforcement is recommended to improve patient comfort and procedural safety.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Patient Psychology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Patients undergoing impacted third molar extraction often view informational videos.
- These videos aim to inform patients about the procedure, including benefits and risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of pre-operative videos on patient anxiety levels.
- To determine if informational videos reduce or increase anxiety before third molar surgery.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort study involving 100 patients scheduled for impacted third molar removal.
- Patients self-reported anxiety levels (calm, slightly, moderately, or very anxious) before and after viewing an informational video.
Main Results:
- 31% of patients reported increased anxiety post-video.
- Only 12% experienced decreased anxiety; 57% reported no change.
- A statistically significant increase in anxiety was observed after video viewing.
Conclusions:
- Pre-operative videos may not effectively reduce patient anxiety for third molar removal.
- Complementary verbal and written reinforcement regarding comfort, safety, and pain control is crucial.
- Enhancing patient communication strategies is necessary to mitigate potential anxiety increases.