%A Patil, Raju
%A Sahu, Amit
%A Bansal, Aishwarya
%A Damle, Namita
%A Kashyap, Sanchita
%T Knowledge, attitude, and awareness in parents on the use of physical restraints during children's dental treatment
%9 Original Article
%D 2021
%J International Journal of Pedodontic Rehabilitation
%R 10.4103/ijpr.ijpr_16_21
%P 46-51
%V 6
%N 2
%U https://www.ijpedor.org/article.asp?issn=2468-8932;year=2021;volume=6;issue=2;spage=46;epage=51;aulast=Patil
%8 July 1, 2021
%X
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and awareness of parents on the use of physical restraints (PRs) for their children during dental treatment. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among more than 100 parents residing in an urban city, whose children were aged between 4 and 10 years. Data were collected using an interview-administered questionnaire that included open- and closed-ended questions. Results: Majority of the parents (61%) encouraged the use of PRs, although maximum number of parents (97%) favored the use of tell-show-do technique over hand-over-mouth exercise. There is good awareness among the parents about bite block (52%) as a PR, whereas the least awareness about papoose board (15%), with the majority preferring holding the child themselves during dental treatment (58%). Conclusion: Majority of parents, regardless of their educational status, favors PRs as a behavior management modality, rather than conscious sedation and general anesthesia.
%0 Journal Article
%I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
%@ 2468-8932