Pain, Quality of Life, Vital Signs, Behavioral Assessment Scale
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized intervention study with a crossover design. Thirty-five patients aged 5 to 12 years who require at least 2 restorative procedures and/or extractions under local anesthesia will be
Sponsors
Faculdade Meridional - IMED
Faculdade Meridional - IMED
Eligibility
Age
5 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged between 5 and 12 years; of both sexes; who require at least 2 restorative procedures and/or extractions under local anesthesia; who are in good general health; without significant medical conditions that would interfere with participation in the study, preventing the child from understanding and interacting with the animals
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with serious medical conditions; known phobia/aversion and allergies to dogs; and children with cognitive disabilities that may affect communication and understanding of instructions necessary to perform the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess whether the level of anxiety will decrease during the intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the pain levels presented when patients undergo intervention and control;Assess vital signs: Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Oxygenation;Assess Oral Health-Related Quality of Life;Assess the child's behavior;Assess the animal's level of consciousness (behavior) | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJuliane Taufer
Atitus Educação
Outcome results
None listed