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Análise das técnicas de gestão de comportamento utilizadas no atendimento médico-dentário de crianças
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Introdução: A gestão do comportamento infantil na consulta de medicina dentária é crucial para garantir uma experiência positiva para o paciente, especialmente em crianças com ansiedade ou medo. Técnicas adequadas promovem confiança, aumentam a adesão ao tratamento e minimizam complicações.
Objetivos: Avaliar a frequência de utilização das técnicas de gestão de comportamento por médicos dentistas, os motivos da não utilização e a eficácia percebida de cada técnica. Foi também comparado o uso das técnicas entre médicos dentistas generalistas e especialistas em odontopediatria.
Metodologia: Estudo transversal com base num questionário digital, aplicado a médicos dentistas em exercício em Portugal, entre janeiro e maio de 2024. Participaram 89 profissionais, divididos entre Grupo A (generalistas) e Grupo B (especialistas em odontopediatria).
Resultados: As técnicas mais utilizadas foram o reforço positivo e elogio descritivo (100%), presença/ausência dos pais (97,8%), comunicação não verbal (97,8%) e distração (96,6%). A técnica considerada mais eficaz foi a “tell-show-do” e a menos eficaz o “aumento de controlo”. A técnica menos usada foi o tratamento assistido por animais (13,5%), principalmente por falta de familiaridade. Os especialistas recorrem mais frequentemente a técnicas avançadas (sedação, anestesia geral e estabilização protetora) do que os generalistas.
Conclusão: Existe uma clara preferência pelas técnicas básicas entre todos os profissionais. A especialização influencia a aplicação de técnicas avançadas, reforçando a importância de formação adequada para um atendimento eficaz e seguro em odontopediatria.
Introduction: Managing children's behavior during dental appointments is crucial to ensure a positive experience, especially for those with anxiety or fear. Proper techniques foster trust, increase adherence to treatment and minimize complications. Objectives: To assess the frequency of behavior management techniques used by dentists, understand the reasons for non-use, and evaluate the perceived effectiveness of each technique. The study also compared the use of techniques between general dentists and pediatric specialists. Methodology: A cross-sectional study based on a digital questionnaire conducted between January and May 2024 among Portuguese dentists. A total of 89 professionals participated, divided into Group A (general practitioners) and Group B (pediatric specialists). Results: The most commonly used techniques were positive reinforcement and descriptive praise (100%), presence/absence of parents (97.8%), non-verbal communication (97.8%), and distraction (96.6%). The most effective technique was “tell-show-do” and the least effective was “control augmentation”. The least used was animal-assisted therapy (13.5%), mainly due to lack of familiarity. Specialists more often used advanced techniques (sedation, general anesthesia, protective stabilization) than general dentists. Conclusion: There is a clear preference for basic techniques among all professionals. Specialization impacts the use of advanced techniques, highlighting the importance of proper training for effective and safe pediatric dental care.
Introduction: Managing children's behavior during dental appointments is crucial to ensure a positive experience, especially for those with anxiety or fear. Proper techniques foster trust, increase adherence to treatment and minimize complications. Objectives: To assess the frequency of behavior management techniques used by dentists, understand the reasons for non-use, and evaluate the perceived effectiveness of each technique. The study also compared the use of techniques between general dentists and pediatric specialists. Methodology: A cross-sectional study based on a digital questionnaire conducted between January and May 2024 among Portuguese dentists. A total of 89 professionals participated, divided into Group A (general practitioners) and Group B (pediatric specialists). Results: The most commonly used techniques were positive reinforcement and descriptive praise (100%), presence/absence of parents (97.8%), non-verbal communication (97.8%), and distraction (96.6%). The most effective technique was “tell-show-do” and the least effective was “control augmentation”. The least used was animal-assisted therapy (13.5%), mainly due to lack of familiarity. Specialists more often used advanced techniques (sedation, general anesthesia, protective stabilization) than general dentists. Conclusion: There is a clear preference for basic techniques among all professionals. Specialization impacts the use of advanced techniques, highlighting the importance of proper training for effective and safe pediatric dental care.
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Gestão de comportamento Dentista pediátrico Orientação comportamental Inquérito Criança Behavior management Pediatric dentist Behavior guidance Survey Child