behavioural methods of anxiety control Flashcards
how improved communication skills can reduce anxiety methods of helping anxious patients to accept treatment different approaches and techniques to adopt for anxious adults and children
how do we reassure out patients
by telling them what we want and what they are thinking
how can we reassure them
from gentle or counselling or complex cognitive behaviour methods
what are some causes for anxiety
waiting in the waiting room
walking into the clinic- crossing the threshold
why might walking into the clinic be anxiety inducing
sound
smell
modelling
previous bad experience
what might induce anxiety in children
the drill- sounds of the drill
how do we measure anxiety
the modified dental anxiety scale
dental anxiety inventory
dental beliefs surgery
dental local of control
what’s the benefits of the dental anxiety inventory
includes sensory experience smell and sounds
what subscales are involved in the dental beliefs systems
professional
communication
lack of control
what does professionalism include in the dental belief system
worry if they are competent
worry about withholding information
dentist is not looking out for the best interest
what does communication include in the dental belief system
dentists need to take time to explain what is happening and need to be empathetic and some feel that dentists will judge their teeth
what does lack of control include in the dental belief system
patients feel that they won’t be listened to
the patient needs to be in control of the appt
what is the spectrum of pain and anxiety control
commnication behaviour management LA inhalation intravenous GA
why might chemical management of pain not be beneficial in the end
as we are not alleviating their anxiety as during GA they do not remember due to unconscious
what is mirroring
subconsciously occurs when establishing relationship people
imitating gestures body language
work to build rapport
can help redistribute power
what is voice control
controlled alternation of voice volume, tone, or pace to influence and direct the patient’s behaviour
