Non-pharmacological management of dental anxiety

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Non-pharmacological management for dental anxiety - "What do patient want?"

• IRAS ID

  236615

• Contact name

  Kathy Wilson

• Contact email

  katherine.wilson@ncl.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  Newcastle University

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 2 months, 30 days

• Research summary

  Dentally anxious patients are often managed using Sedation drugs to allow dental treatment to be carried out. However sedation is a short term option, and in order to manage anxiety on a long term basis non-pharmacological (psychological) techniques can be used for example Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
  The aim of the study is to explore the potential for using CBT in the care of dentally anxious patients at Newcastle Dental Hospital Sedation Department. A Questionnaire survey will be used to collect information about Dental Anxiety and Quality of Life. One to One Interviews will be carried out to seek patient views on long-term management options. Descriptive data will be analysed and presented and a report produced.

  This study has been developed for use within the Newcastle Dental Hospital Sedation Department and Newcastle Community Dental Service.

• REC name

  North East - York Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  17/NE/0369

• Date of REC Opinion

  28 Nov 2017

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion