International journal of paediatric dentistry
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Int J Paediatr Dent · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyCan drawing be considered a projective measure for children's distress in paediatric dentistry?
Several tools have been developed for the measurement of emotional status of the child in paediatric dental clinics including nonverbal self-report techniques. Subjective methods like drawing and Child Drawing: Hospital (CD:H) score have recently been applied in hospitalized children. Studies, however, have not attempted to analyse children's drawings as an aid to investigate the subjective feelings of children in paediatric dental settings. ⋯ Drawing is a useful measure of children's emotional status in dental settings in a way that is easier, familiar and more enjoyable for the child patient.