Prevalence of dental anxiety in 144 patients with cardiovascular diseases before tooth extraction.
- Author:
Zhen-Xun XUE
1
;
Tao CUI
;
Rui HOU
;
Yun JU
;
Bin LU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cardiovascular Diseases; complications; psychology; China; epidemiology; Dental Anxiety; epidemiology; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Surveys and Questionnaires; Tooth Diseases; complications; surgery; Tooth Extraction; psychology
- From: Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2004;25(6):531-533
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo determine the prevalence of dental anxiety (DA) in patients with cardiovascular diseases before tooth extraction so as to provide psychotherapy.
METHODS144 patients with cardiovascular diseases were asked to complete a questionnaire modified from Corah Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) while awaiting for tooth extraction.
RESULTSThe incidence rate of DA in these patients was 7.6%. Anxiety level on anesthesia procedure was the highest. DAS score was higher among patients with the following factors: inactive perception, female, below 60 years old, experiences of painful tooth extraction, a documented history of single cardiovascular disease, under ECG monitoring for the first time and complicated tooth extraction.
CONCLUSIONDA existed in patients with cardiovascular diseases before tooth extraction and was related to many factors. Medical staff should take necessary measures to provide them with psychotherapy and nursing guidance before tooth extraction.
