author = {Patil, Raju. and Sahu, Amit. and Bansal, Aishwarya. and Damle, Namita. and Kashyap, Sanchita.}, title = {{Knowledge, attitude, and awareness in parents on the use of physical restraints during children's dental treatment}}, journal ={International Journal of Pedodontic Rehabilitation}, volume ={6}, number ={2}, pages = {46-51}, doi = {10.4103/ijpr.ijpr_16_21}, year = {2021}, abstract ={ 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. }, URL ={https://www.ijpedor.org/article.asp?issn=2468-8932;year=2021;volume=6;issue=2;spage=46;epage=51;aulast=Patil;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.ijpedor.org/article.asp?issn=2468-8932;year=2021;volume=6;issue=2;spage=46;epage=51;aulast=Patil;t=6} }