Melika Modabber
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Melika Modabber has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Anna Taddio
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto , Toronto, Ontario
1 shared publication - C. Meghan McMurtry
Department of Psychology, University of Guelph , Guelph, ON
1 shared publication - Karen M. Campbell
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1X3, Canada
1 shared publication - Laura J. Dempster
Discipline of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Children’s Perceptions of Dental Experiences and Ways to Improve Them
This qualitative study explored children’s perceptions of their dental experiences and their acceptability of the CARD™ (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) system, adapted for the dental setting as a means to mitigate dental fear and anxiety (DFA). A purposive sample of 12 participants (7 males) aged 8-12 years receiving dental care at the Paediatric Dental Clinic, University of Toronto, was recruited. Virtual one-on-one interviews were augmented with visual aids. Participants were oriented to and asked about their perceptions of various dental procedures. Data were deductively analyzed, according to the Person-Centered Care framework (PCC). Four themes were identified: establishing a therapeutic relationship, shared power and responsibility, getting to know the person and empowering the person. Children emphasized the importance of clinic staff attributes and communication skills. They expressed a desire to engage more actively in their own care and highlighted the positive influence of pre-operative education and preparation. Participants found the CARD™ system to facilitate opportunities for self-advocacy in their dental care.
Open AccessChildren’s Perceptions of Dental Experiences and Ways to Improve Them
This qualitative study explored children’s perceptions of their dental experiences and their acceptability of the CARD™ (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) system, adapted for the dental setting as a means to mitigate dental fear and anxiety (DFA). A purposive sample of 12 participants (7 males) aged 8-12 years receiving dental care at the Paediatric Dental Clinic, University of Toronto, was recruited. Virtual one-on-one interviews were augmented with visual aids. Participants were oriented to and asked about their perceptions of various dental procedures. Data were deductively analyzed, according to the Person-Centered Care framework (PCC). Four themes were identified: establishing a therapeutic relationship, shared power and responsibility, getting to know the person and empowering the person. Children emphasized the importance of clinic staff attributes and communication skills. They expressed a desire to engage more actively in their own care and highlighted the positive influence of pre-operative education and preparation. Participants found the CARD™ system to facilitate opportunities for self-advocacy in their dental care.