Use of a handheld communication tool for children and youths during dental procedures: a two-site controlled intervention study | Synapse
April 3, 2026Open Access
Use of a handheld communication tool for children and youths during dental procedures: a two-site controlled intervention study
Key Points
The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a handheld communication tool in improving communication during dental procedures for children and youths.
Two-site controlled intervention study
Assessment of communication confidence levels
Grasp tool used during dental procedures
Improved communication regarding discomfort during procedures
Greater impact observed in those with initially lower communication confidence
Abstract
Grasp appeared to improve communication regarding discomfort during dental procedures, particularly for those who initially reported lower levels of communication confidence.