Behaviour Management Techniques Flashcards
How can communication be altered to better suit speaking to a paediatric patient
Treat them as individuals, use name and ask them questions
Lower yourself physically in height
If patient interested, jargon can help
What is dental fear vs anxiety
Anxiety is reaction to unknown danger or treatment
Fear is reaction to previous known treatment
What non pharmacological ways can paeds patients be made to feel more comfortable
Preparatory info
Enhanced control
Tell, show do
Behaviour shaping
Distraction
Topical
Voice control
What is preparatory information?
Technique that can also decrease parental anxiety
E.g. use slow speed on fingernail first or using the probe on fingernail first
What is voice control?
Use of a firm high pitch voice which then moves to a lower pitch
Can help to control a child’s behaviour
What is enhanced control?
Allowing pt a false degree of control
Allow them to choose which treatment first e.g. FS or varnish
Stop rest and go technique falls under this
What is tell, show, do
Tell what happen
Show on a dummy or on nail / arm
Do the treatment
What is behaviour shaping and positive reinforcement?
Smiling, positive voices, stickers / badges
Tell the patient they’re doing a good job of holding mouth open so wide
What distraction techniques can be used?
Music, audiobook, tapes
Magic light trick
Tug of war when placing a PMC
Hypnosis if qualified
