Influence of Sleep Disturbance on Behavior of Children during Dental Treatment: (clinical trial ) | ||||
| Minia Journal of Medical Research | ||||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 September 2025 | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjmr.2025.404802.2035 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelkadir1; Kareem Mohammad Mahmoud2; Nahla Abd El-Aziz Abd El-Aziem  3
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| 1Neurology department, faculty of medicine, Minia university | ||||
| 2Pediatric and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University | ||||
| 3B.D. S, 2017, Faculty of Dentistry, Nahda University in Benisuef . | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Objective: This study aimed to assess the influence of sleep disturbances on children’s behavior during dental treatment, focusing on correlations between sleep quality and cooperative behavior. Methods: This was an clinical trial study performed on a sample of 347 children (aged 4–8 years) undergoing their dental visit for pulpotomy under local anesthesia was evaluated. Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) , while behavior during treatment was assessed via the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale. Results: Participants with negative Frankl scores (uncooperative behavior) , exhibited significantly higher PSQI scores , (median=5 , IQR=4–6) , compared to those with positive scores (median=2, IQR = 1–3). Females demonstrated more pronounced links between sleep disturbances and uncooperative behavior. Conclusion: Sleep disturbances significantly correlate with negative behavior during dental treatment, particularly among female children. Addressing sleep quality may enhance behavior management strategies in pediatric dentistry, improving clinical outcomes and patient experiences. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Sleep disturbance; pediatric dentistry; behavior management; Frankl Behavior Rating Scale | ||||
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