Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, P131B, 780 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E0W2, Canada.
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5E5, Canada.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2021 Aug;22(4):725-737. doi: 10.1007/s40368-021-00613-6. Epub 2021 Mar 7.
This study aimed to explore the emotional and psychological effects of dental treatment under general anesthesia (DTGA) on children and parents in Saskatoon city, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Semi-structured interviews, video diaries, drawings, and a questionnaire were used to collect data. The study used a narrative perspective and thematic analysis to analyze data.
The findings from children and their parents (N = 25) indicated DTGA is disconcerting from both views. Parental guilt and the desire of both parents and children to not have to go through the experience again fueled at least short-term compliance with brushing, flossing, and changes in dietary habits.
The children participants provided valuable information to augment that gathered from parents. As the study revealed that the DTGA is psychologically and emotionally troubling for both children and their caregivers, it is imperative to explore ways to ease the GA experience. Specific recommendations were provided for optimizing dental and health services for those children and their families.
本研究旨在探讨萨斯卡通市（加拿大萨斯喀彻温省）儿童及其家长对全身麻醉下牙科治疗（DTGA）的情绪和心理影响。
采用半结构式访谈、视频日记、绘画和问卷调查收集数据。研究采用叙事视角和主题分析对数据进行分析。
来自儿童及其家长（N=25）的研究结果表明，从两个角度来看，DTGA 令人不安。父母的内疚感，以及父母和孩子双方都不想再次经历这种体验的愿望，至少在短期内促进了刷牙、使用牙线和改变饮食习惯的依从性。
儿童参与者提供了有价值的信息，补充了从家长那里收集到的信息。由于研究表明 DTGA 对儿童及其照顾者的心理和情绪都有困扰，因此必须探索减轻 GA 体验的方法。针对那些儿童及其家庭，提供了优化牙科和医疗服务的具体建议。
