Cultura

The Impact Of Nursing Support On Reducing Dental Anxiety Among Pediatric Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures: A Comprehensive Analysis

VOLUME 21, 2024

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Mohammed Abdulrahman Saif Alqahtani, Bodour Saud Saad Althobaiti, Huda Mohaimeed M. Alanazi, Reham Zafer Alkahtani, Abdulaziz Naser Abdulaziz Al-Munyif, Dina Mansour Alassaf, Sultanah Nawaf Alaida
Sattam Hamad Aljriwey, Maram Yahya Kaabi, Sami Fahad Almutairi, Dalal Mohammed Hussein Mabrok, Reham Abutaleb Almuashi, Eman Ahmed Ahmed Khormi, Khadijah Ali Al Abdullatif, Khulud Saud Alenezi

Abstract

Dental anxiety is one of the most common challenges in pediatric dentistry, with prevalence rates estimated at 23.9 to 50% among children globally, or even higher among preschoolers and school-age children, being 36.5 and 25.8%, respectively. This comprehensive review considers the crucial impact of nursing support on reducing dental anxiety among pediatric patients receiving dental treatments. Based on the critical analysis of the evidence-based interventions-including behavioral techniques, such as Tell-Show-Do, distraction, and positive reinforcement; cognitive approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; changing the environment; and pharmacological support with conscious sedation-this paper revealed the multifunctional potential of nursing interventions in pediatric dental anxiety management. The randomized controlled trial analysis revealed that the combined use of innovative interventions, such as artificial intelligence-based animated videos, together with traditional techniques, is much more efficient in terms of anxiety reduction than single component-based strategies: "TSD+AI group demonstrated a statistically significant decrease of MDAS when compared with the TSD group (p < 0.05), while both groups presented decrease in anxiety in T1 when compared with T0." Nursing support was provided in the form of evaluation by validated scales, implementation of behavioral measures, empathetic communication, optimisation of the environment, and sedation monitoring in case of severe states. As confirmed by the findings of current evidence, "78% of paediatric patients with the implementation of TSD could improve in cooperation," while "distraction techniques were found to reduce anxiety and pulse rate by 10 beats per minute during dental treatment." The current paper will represent the meaningful role of dental nurses in providing therapeutic environments, establishing trust-based relationships, and introducing evidence-based protocols that transform probably traumatic dental experiences into positive encounters for all children. Future directions may also involve standardized nursing training on CBT and sedation protocols, integrating emerging technologies such as virtual reality, and devising culturally sensitive interventions so as to enhance not only accessibility but also the effectiveness across diverse pediatric populations.

Keywords : pediatric dental anxiety, nursing interventions, Tell-Show-Do technique, behavioral management, dental fear, cognitive behavioral therapy, conscious sedation, and artificial intelligence in dentistry..
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty