Impacto de la informacion audiovisual sobre la ansiedad y el miedo en pacientes que van a recibir un tratamiento implantologico

Resumen

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of audiovisual information on anxiety and fear in patients undergoing dental implant treatment, and compare the findings with anxiety and fear generated by conventional, face-to-face, verbal information. Materials and Methods: This study included 300 patients due to undergo surgery to place single one-piece dental implants. An interview topic guide and the Krantz Health Opinion Survey (KHOS) were used to assess the information patients already had about treatment and how much information they were seeking before treatment. Afterwards, the patients were randomized into two groups (n=150): Group 1 (verbal information) and Group 2 (audiovisual information). Before surgery, fear and anxiety were assessed in relation to the information method using Spielberger&apos;s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Modified Corah Dental Anxiety (MDAS), and Kleinknecht Dental Fear Scale (DFS). After treatment, all patients described their satisfaction with the procedure by means of a visual analogue scale (VAS), and whether they would have preferred to receive more information beforehand. Results: Before receiving information, both groups were homogenous in their knowledge of the implant procedure (p=0.825) and the quantity of information sought (KHOS; p=0.080). After receiving information, Group 2 patients presented significantly more anxiety and fear than Group 1 (STAI-State, STAI.-Treat, MDAS, DFS; p<0.001). After surgery, both groups were equally satisfied with the information received beforehand and the need for additional information (p=0.689; p=0.199, respectively). Conclusions: Audiovisual information generated greater fear and anxiety than conventional verbal information in patients undergoing dental implant surgery.