A study found that 90.21% of visually impaired children experienced dental anxiety before dental screening visits, primarily due to fear of the unknown in dental settings and a lack of knowledge. visual impairment tactile graphic Braille dental anxiety
Conditions
Interventions
without any preparation before dental treatment
,preparation with the tactile graphic book with Braille and audio before dental treatment
Sponsors
Mahidol University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Visual impairments classified as Category 3 to 5 according to the ICD10 along WHO 2.Studying in grades 3 to 9 and proficient in Braille 3.Written informed consent was obtained from their parents 4.students must not have had prior experience with dental sealants but required at least one tooth sealant treatment and must not have received local anesthesia injection in the past two years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals with systemic diseases or mental health issues, such as speech and hearing impairments, learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities, or mental retardation 2.Students who were uncooperative or exhibited any symptoms or lesions requiring further treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dental anxiety level 3 time point are baseline and pre-treatment and post-treatment Modified Dental Anxiety Scale ,Dental anxiety level During dental treatment Venham s Anxiety Rating Scale ,Dental anxiety level pre-treatment and During dental treatment and post-treatment Heart rate | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge level 3 time point are baseline and pre-treatment and post-treatment Dental Preoperative Information Test | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPitchaporn Pituvong
Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed