Publications by authors named "Mohamad A Alanbari"
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the acceptance of moderate sedation (MS) as a behavior guidance technique (BGT) method among Saudi parents, and also assess their acceptance of other BGTs, including parental separation, papoose board (PB), and nitrous oxide (NO), used in conjunction with MS.
Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Dental University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It involved Saudi parents of children aged 3-5 years undergoing dental treatment with MS, alongside additional BGTs such as parental separation, PB, and NO.
Article Synopsis
- Managing young children's negative behaviors during dental procedures can be tough, and moderate sedation (MS) is often used, although behavior may be influenced by parental factors like anxiety and coping styles.
- This study, conducted with 85 children aged 3-5 in Saudi Arabia, aimed to explore the connection between parental anxiety, coping strategies, and children's behavior during MS using various assessment scales.
- Results revealed that parental anxiety and pain catastrophizing had no significant impact on children's behavior during sedation, while acceptance coping strategies were linked to better sedation outcomes, and female children had higher sedation failure rates.