The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in Improving Dental Anxiety
Sara Tavasi, Jamileh Mohtashami, Maleki Sedigheh
Knowledge of Nursing Journal October 1, 2023 DOI: 10.61186/knjournal.1.2.108 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study with a control group Peer reviewed |
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| Sample size | 50 |
| Population | People referring to two dental clinics in Kermanshah City in 2022 whose treatment plan included at least three sessions |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) |
| Duration | Eight 60-minute sessions |
| Measures | Stouthard, Mellenbergh, and Hoograten dental anxiety inventory |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | Post-test dental anxiety scores differed significantly between the MBCT and control groups, which the authors report as evidence that MBCT reduced dental anxiety (p<0.01). They conclude that MBCT significantly decreased dental anxiety and suggest it be used for clients before dental services. |
Abstract
Background and Aim: Dental anxiety, the fifth ranks among common stressors, is a major cause of avoiding dental treatment.This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) in improving dental anxiety in people referring certain dental clinics in Kermanshah City in 2022. Materials and methods:This quasi-experimental study had a pretest-posttest design with a control group.A total of 50 subjects were selected via purposive method from 2 dental clinics.Their treatment plan was at least 3 sessions.They were divided into 2 equal intervention and control groups.The intervention group received mindfulness-based cognitive therapy based on the protocol by Segal, Williams, and Teasdale in eight 60-minute sessions.Data collection tool was a dental anxiety inventory by Stouthard, Mellenbergh, and Hoogstraten.Data were analyzed by paired t-test.Results: There was a significant difference between the intervention and control groups in the post-test , which showed the effectiveness of MBCT in reducing dental anxiety (p<0.01).Conclusion: MBCT significantly decreased dental anxiety.It is, thus, suggested to be used for clients before dental services.
Comparable studies
Other experimental studies on anxiety, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| A PILOT STUDY OF GROUP MINDFULNESS-BASED COGNITIVE THERAPY (MBCT) FOR COMBAT VETERANS WITH POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) Veterans with chronic combat posttraumatic stress disorder seeking treatment at a VA... | 2013 | Quasi-experimental with treatment-as-usual comparison group | n = 37 |
| Being present in the face of existential threat: The role of trait mindfulness in reducing defensive responses to mortality salience. | 2010 | Experimental study | |
| Neural correlates of mindfulness meditation-related anxiety relief Healthy adults with no prior meditation experience | 2013 | Within-subjects experimental study | n = 15 |
| Intensive mindfulness training-related changes in cognitive and emotional experience Community adults | 2009 | Quasi-experimental and longitudinal | n = 69 |
| Prospective examination of synthetic 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine inhalation: effects on salivary IL-6, cortisol levels, affect, and non-judgment Volunteers | 2019 | Within-subjects experimental study | n = 11 |
Citations in the library
Cites 3
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- Randomized trial of a meditation-based stress reduction program and cognitive behavior therapy in generalized social anxiety disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy May 3, 2007