ArticleInternational journal of paediatric dentistry2025
A software-based observational coding approach for evaluating paediatric dental pain, anxiety, and fear.
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- Comparison of computer-controlled versus conventional local anesthesia delivery systems: a randomized clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- Evaluating effects of animal-assisted therapy on pediatric dental care patients: A pilot clinical trial.Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) · 2025Trial
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- A software-based observational coding approach for evaluating paediatric dental pain, anxiety, and fear.International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Salivary Cortisol as a Biomarker for Assessing Fear and Anxiety in Patients with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDental practitioners desire non-pharmacological methods to alleviate anxiety, fear, and pain in children receiving dental care; high-quality evidence, however, is required to evaluate methods' efficacy.
aimThis study aimed to develop and validate an observation-based coding approach (paediatric dental pain, anxiety, and fear coding approach [PAFCA]) to evaluate non-pharmacological behavior management techniques for anxiety, fear, and pain.
designObjective (video-based) and subjective (self-reported) anxiety, fear, and pain data were collected from a pilot clinical trial evaluating animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in paediatric dentistry, in which 37 children aged 7-14 were assigned to AAT or control before dental treatment (restorations or extractions). A coding approach utilizing a codebook, a gold standard calibration video, and a user training guide was developed. Trained examiners coded the gold standard video for inter-rater agreement, and masked, calibrated examiners analyzed videos using the Noldus Observer XT software.
resultsA novel, software-based coding approach was developed, with moderately high inter-rater agreement. Using PAFCA, we found children reporting higher levels of pain, fear, and anxiety exhibited treatment-interfering behaviors, including crying/moaning, attempts to dislodge instruments, and more upper and lower body movements.
conclusionPAFCA shows promise as a reliable tool for assessing anxiety, pain, and fear in behavioral research for paediatric dentistry.
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