Impact of a Snoezelen Element on Anxiety in Patients With Special Needs During Oral Care at the Hôtel-Dieu University Hospital in Nantes: A Real-Life Study at Nantes University Hospital
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
- Enrollment
- 100
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Measurement of anxiety.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Research on dental phobia highlights both external causes, like traumatic experiences or media influence, and internal factors, such as genetics and personality traits. While many studies focus on technical aspects of dental care, few explore how the care environment affects patient anxiety.
The Snoezelen concept, developed in the 1970s, uses sensory stimulation (sight, sound, smell, and touch) to reduce anxiety. Initially designed for individuals with neurocognitive disorders, it creates a calming environment and has since been adopted in various healthcare settings.
At Nantes University Hospital, the dental department will test the Tovertafel Pixie®, a sensory projector designed to distract patients and reduce anxiety. Its mobility allows it to be used in waiting rooms and treatment areas, projecting onto ceilings, walls, or tables. This real-life study will assess whether patients exposed to the projector experience less anxiety compared to those who are not, with the goal of improving patient care and dental treatment experiences.
Detailed Description
The study involves a questionnaire that the dental department usually provide to our patients, which is partially completed by the patient and partially by the practitioner at the end of the treatment session. No follow-up visit is required.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adult patient, over 18 years old;
- •consulting in the specialized care unit;
- •who understands French;
- •receiving care in the specialized dentistry unit and capable of expressing themselves independently regarding the various items in the questionnaire, whether orally, in writing, through a speech synthesis system, or using pictograms;
- •able to provide consent to participate.
Exclusion Criteria
- •receiving care in the specialized care unit who are unable to express themselves independently regarding the various items in the questionnaire, whether orally, in writing, through a speech synthesis system, or using pictograms;
- •refuse to participate in the study;
- •under guardianship, curatorship, or legal protection.
Arms & Interventions
controle
Patients without the Tovertafel Pixie in the waiting room and the consultation room
Tovertafel Pixie
Patients who will have the Tovertafel Pixie in the waiting room and the consultation room
Intervention: Tovertafel Pixie (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Measurement of anxiety.
Time Frame: 1 day
The Kleinknecht Dental Fear Survey (DFS) measures dental anxiety on a scale ranging from 20 (minimum) to 100 (maximum), where higher scores indicate greater levels of fear or anxiety - Comparison of means
Secondary Outcomes
- Measure the waiting time in the waiting room(1day)