Evaluation of effectiveness of foot massage as an anti-anxiety method during dental treatment

Due to dental anxieties, patients avoid regular dental visits resulting decreased oral health. In the research, effectiveness of foot massage as an antianxiety method was investigated, by measuring patient’s anxiety level and recording pulse rates before and during dental treatment incorporated with foot massage. The single group pre-test post-test experimental design was utilized. Patient’s anxiety level was determined before treatment using scales. For ۱۵ minutes, the foot massage was done while recording pulse rates during dental treatment. Post-treatment, using an anxiety scale checklist, patient’s anxiety level during dental procedures was determined. The t-test for dependent samples was used to compare the pulse rates before and during dental treatment. decreased pulse rates during treatment and the significant differences between the pulse rates of patients before and during dental treatment incorporated with massage at ۰.۰۵ level of significance shows effectiveness of foot massage as an antianxiety method during dental treatment.

کلیدواژه ها:

Dental anxiety ، Foot massage ، Pulse rate ، Norman corah dental anxiety scale