Clinical Research Directory

Child Behavior Ratings During Dental Treatment

This is a descriptive observational study aimed at evaluating the inter-rater agreement of four behavioral rating scales used in pediatric dentistry-the Houpt Scale, the Ohio State University Behavioral Rating Scale, the Venham Scale, and the Frankl Scale-for assessing children's behavior during dental treatment. The study will be based on the analysis of video recordings of clinical procedures. The study will include 30 children aged between 4 and 10 years who attend the Pediatric Dentistry postgraduate training clinic at the University of Valencia for dental treatment. Only children whose parents or legal guardians have signed the informed consent form for participation in the study, the consent form authorizing the dental treatment, and the consent form authorizing the use of images will be included. Children classified as ASA III or IV, children with neurological or cognitive disorders, and children whose parents do not agree to participation or do not sign the informed consent form will be excluded. Clinical situations in which video recording could interfere with the safety of the procedure or compromise the patient's well-being will also be excluded. The dental treatment will be performed by students enrolled in the postgraduate program in Pediatric Dentistry and will consist of restorative treatment for dental caries requiring local anesthesia.

Breastfeeding Relaxation Intervention Among Mothers of Preterm Infants in Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS)

This study is designed to compare the effects of four relaxation interventions on both physiological and psychological outcomes in lactating mothers of preterm infants. The interventions being tested include: * Guided Imagery Meditation (GIM) * Religious Recitation (RR) * Infant Video with Music * Distraction with News and Media * A Control session The primary objectives of the study are to evaluate and compare how these different relaxation techniques influence the physiological and psychological well-being of mothers and identify which intervention is most effective for lactating mothers who deliver prematurely. The main research questions are: 1. How do different interventions (GIM, RR, Infant Video with Music, Distraction with Media, and Control) affect physiological and psychological outcomes when measured within the same participants? 2. Are there significant differences in physiological and psychological outcomes when participants are exposed to different interventions (GIM, RR, Infant Video with Music, Distraction with Media, and Control) within the same group? 3. Among the interventions, which one demonstrates the most beneficial effects on physiological and psychological outcomes within the same participants? Study Design: Each participant will be exposed to five different sessions (one for each intervention), with a gap of 1-2 days between sessions. The interventions will be administered as follows: * Guided Imagery Meditation (GIM) * Religious Recitation (RR) * Infant Video with Music * Distraction with News and Media * A Control session Expected Outcomes: This study will assess the following physiological and psychological outcomes: Physiological changes: * Heart Rate (HR) * Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) * Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) * Fingertip Temperature (FT) * Breast milk cortisol concentration Psychological changes: •. Perceived Relaxation