Audio-Visual Modeling and its Effect on Behavior of Pediatric Patient: An Observational Study
Sujata Kumari1, Amreen Aijazuddin2, Anand Nanasaheb Patil3
1Department of Dentistry, Central Superspeciality Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India.
Insights
Watching a video of a positive child model significantly improved children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Patient cooperation and prognosis are closely linked, especially in children due to their heightened sensitivity to pain and anxiety during dental procedures.
- Managing child behavior is crucial for successful dental treatment outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of audio-visual modeling in improving children's behavior during dental treatment.
- To assess the impact of observing a positive child model on children's cooperation and anxiety levels in a dental setting.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted with 100 children aged 4-10 years, identified as having negative behavior using the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale.
- Participants viewed a video showcasing a positive child model and various dental treatment procedures.
- Behavioral changes were assessed before and after the video intervention.
Main Results:
- A significant improvement in positive behavior was observed in children during both preventive (61% positive, 3% definitely positive) and main treatment procedures (73% positive, 3% definitely positive) after watching the video.
- The change in behavior before and after the video intervention was statistically significant (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Audio-visual modeling is a highly effective technique for fostering positive behavior in children undergoing dental treatment.
- This method can help mitigate anxiety and enhance cooperation, leading to better treatment experiences for pediatric dental patients.
Background:
The prognosis and patients' cooperation are interdependent on each other. In case of children, this aspect becomes all the more highlighted because of heightened response to pain and anxiety.
Material And Methodology:
Hundred (4-to-10 years old) children who were rated as negative on Frankl Behavior Rating Scale were taken for the study. The children were shown a video of a positive child model, and also various procedures of the dental treatment were shown.
Results:
Sixty-one children out of 100 demonstrated positive behavior and 3 showed definitely positive behavior during preventive treatment procedures. On the other hand, 73 children out of 100 demonstrated positive behavior and 3 showed definitely positive behavior during main treatment procedures. Significant change was observed in behavior of children in before and after the video was shown to them (<0.001).
Conclusion:
Audio-visual modeling has been proved to be a very efficient method in developing positive behavior of children toward dental treatment.
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