Does Viewing a Third Molar Informed Consent Video Decrease Patients' Anxiety?
J Oral Maxillofac Surg
; 76(12): 2515-2517, 2018 12.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30193118
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Before having impacted third molars removed, patients are frequently asked to view a brief video describing the operation and its benefits and risks. The purpose of this study was to determine whether such information reduces or increases patients' anxiety level. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
In this prospective cohort study, 100 patients presenting for consultation regarding removal of their impacted third molars completed a form asking them to grade their anxiety level before and after viewing the informational video as calm, slightly anxious, moderately anxious, or very anxious.RESULTS:
Thirty-one percent reported increased anxiety after viewing the video. Only 12% showed a decrease, and in 57%, there was no change (28% were still slightly, moderately, or very anxious). Scoring of the pre- and post-viewing anxiety levels showed a statistically significant increase in anxiety after viewing.CONCLUSIONS:
Viewing the video increased or did not reduce the anxiety level in a significant number of patients. Therefore, it is important to complement this video with positive verbal and written reinforcement of such aspects as patient comfort, procedural safety, and adequate pain control.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Extração Dentária
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Dente Impactado
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
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Gravação de Videoteipe
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Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido
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Dente Serotino
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Oral Maxillofac Surg
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article