Abstract
IntroductionBehavior modification is defined as the attempt to alter human behavior and emotion in a beneficial way and accordance with the laws of learning. Play therapy is one such behavior modification technique. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of play therapy among children undergoing dental treatment by the graphological method.Materials and methodsChildren were made to draw before treatment, after treatment of one class 1 lesion without application of any behavior modification technique and after treatment of the second lesion of class 1 caries with play therapy. Graphologist and scores assessed drawings were given by graphological method.ResultsSignificant reductions in stress levels were observed in the drawings which were made after play therapy.ConclusionPlay therapy is an effective behavior modification technique in pediatric dentistry, which may be used in routine dental practice.How to cite this article: Kiran SDP, Vithalani A, Sharma DJ. Patel MC, Bhatt R, Srivastava M. Evaluation of the Efficacy of Play Therapy among Children Undergoing Dental Procedure through Drawings Assessed by Graphological Method: A Clinical Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent.,2018;11(5):412-416.
Highlights
Behavior modification is defined as the attempt to alter human behavior and emotion in a beneficial way and accordance with the laws of learning
Significant reductions in stress levels were observed in the drawings which were made after play therapy
Play therapy is an effective behavior modification technique in pediatric dentistry, which may be used in routine dental practice
Summary
Behavior modification is defined as the attempt to alter human behavior and emotion in a beneficial way and accordance with the laws of learning. Play therapy is one such behavior modification technique. Anxiety may prevail because of Behavior modification is defined as the attempt to alter human behavior and emotion in a beneficial way and following the laws of learning.[3] Behavior modification is utmost necessary for these types of children who had become negative for the dental treatment because of fear, anxiety, and distress. Various behavior modification techniques are there, which can be implied on different children. The goals of the chosen techniques include helping children become aware of express their feelings; manage anger; improve self-control; reduce fear, anxiety, and depression; increase empowerment; and enhance problem-solving skills.[4]
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