An evaluation of in vivo desensitization and video modeling to increase compliance with dental procedures in persons with mental retardation.
Fear of dental procedures deters many individuals with mental retardation from accepting dental treatment. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of two procedures, in vivo desensitization and video modeling, for increasing compliance with dental procedures in participants with severe or profound mental retardation. Desensitization increased compliance for all 5 participants, whereas video modeling increased compliance for only 1 of 3 participants.
Department of Psychology, North Dakota State University, Fargo 58105, USA.
Carole
C
Conyers
Raymond G
RG
Miltenberger
Blake
B
Peterson
Amber
A
Gubin
Mandy
M
Jurgens
Andrew
A
Selders
Jessica
J
Dickinson
Rebecca
R
Barenz
D000328:Adult; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D003729:Dental Care / Q000523:psychology*; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014743:Videotape Recording