A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Examining Effects of Animal Assisted Therapy in Children Undergoing Sealant Placement.
Megan Charowski, Martha Wells, Larry Dormois, Jennifer A Fernandez, Mark Scarbecz, Margaret Maclin
2021PubMed29 citations
Abstract
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) should be studied more rigorously to substantiate its effectiveness in enhancing cooperative behavior in children for dental procedures. High levels of satisfaction were observed among pediatric users of AAT.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSealantAnxietyDentistryRandomized controlled trialIntervention (counseling)Physical therapySurgeryPsychiatryChemistryOrganic chemistryHuman-Animal Interaction StudiesDental Anxiety and Anesthesia TechniquesEmpathy and Medical Education