An evaluation of in vivo desensitization and video modeling to increase compliance with dental procedures in persons with mental retardation.

Full Abstract

Fear of dental procedures deters many individuals with mental retardation from accepting dental treatment. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of two procedures, in vivo desensitization and video modeling, for increasing compliance with dental procedures in participants with severe or profound mental retardation. Desensitization increased compliance for all 5 participants, whereas video modeling increased compliance for only 1 of 3 participants.

Author information

Author/s: Conyers, Carole (C); Miltenberger, Raymond G (RG); Peterson, Blake (B); Gubin, Amber (A); Jurgens, Mandy (M); Selders, Andrew (A); Dickinson, Jessica (J); Barenz, Rebecca (R);

Affiliation: Department of Psychology, North Dakota State University, Fargo 58105, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Journal of applied behavior analysis (J Appl Behav Anal), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2004-; vol 37 (issue 2) : pp 233-8

Dates: Created 2004/08/05; Completed 2004/09/02; Revised 2008/11/20;

PMID: 15293644, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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